Parhaat Tree Mulching Podcastit (2024)

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One key to knowing when to harvest apples is in the seeds 4:56

6d ago4:56

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Apples, pears and Asian pears are almost ready to pick. Charlie Nardozzi reviews how and when to harvest to ensure the best-tasting fruits.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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A rose by any other name may be Sharon 5:00

13d ago5:00

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Related to the hardy hibiscus and known for its large blossoms, the Rose of Sharon grows well in full sun and well-drained soil. Add it to your garden or landscape for a tall shrub that brings great color this time of year.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Hungry caterpillars defoliating plants and trees? Could be sawflies 4:57

20d ago4:57

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The larva of the sawfly is a small (and hungry!) caterpillar. They tend to eat in groups and can eat all the needles off a pine. Plus, their voracious appetites can create "window-pane”-like damage to the leaves of many plants and vegetables.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Gardening questions: too many sumacs, hungry grasshoppers and tomato-eating birds 4:59

27d ago4:59

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Brown beetles landing in your hair when you try to enjoy an evening on your porch? Crows taking just one bite from your ripe tomatoes on the vine? Charlie Nardozzi offers guidance on these questions and more issues that are bugging local home gardeners this summer.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Plant some dramatic blooms that are easy to grow and return each year 4:47

1M ago4:47

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With blossoms that reach 6 to 8 inches in diameter and come in a rainbow of bright colors, hardy hibiscus are a perennial shrub to add to your landscape.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Charlie Nardozzi answers gardening questions on June bugs, slugs and 'green mulch' 5:00

1M ago5:00

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Many gardens are thriving, despite some fits and starts with lots more rain and humidity. Still, people have gardening questions! Charlie Nardozzi aims to answer quite a few.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Create a mini meadow in your yard with ornamental grasses and hardy wildflowers 5:02

2M ago5:02

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Hardy ornamental grasses that grow in Midwestern prairies and meadows can also do well in Vermont.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Charlie Nardozzi answers gardeners' questions about roly poly bugs, corn plants and garlic trouble 4:57

2M ago4:57

4:57

Home gardeners in our region have plenty of questions when it comes to plants, trees and soil. Charlie Nardozzi answers some of them.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Ways to keep the cucumber beetle from squashing your summer harvest 5:00

2M ago5:00

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Cucumber beetles love to eat your cuke, squash and melon plants, leaving you with a smaller garden haul! Learn some methods to mitigate them from your home garden.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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New hardy tree varieties coupled with a changing climate means Japanese maples can thrive here 4:47

2M ago4:47

4:47

Japanese maples are beloved for their interesting leaves, beautiful shape and vibrant color. They grow easily further south, but warming temperatures are allowing hardier varieties to thrive in New England.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Three kinds of heat-loving beans to grow now in Vermont 4:59

3M ago4:59

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By now most gardeners have planted their bush and pole snap beans. These beans come in green, yellow or purple colors and are probably some of the easiest veggies to grow. With the hot weather returning, there are other beans that will not only enjoy the heat, but need it. Let's talk about sowing edamame, yard long beans and lima beans now to take …

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Taming invasives, pruning lilac and tackling disease — Charlie Nardozzi answers gardeners' questions 4:54

3M ago4:54

4:54

Late spring's warmer temperatures, frequent sun and soaking rains provide the perfect growing conditions for home gardens. Charlie Nardozzi answers lots of gardeners' questions about their plants, trees, weeds and no-dig methods.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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More than folklore: Placing certain plants and flowers together can reduce pests and weeds 4:48

3M ago4:48

4:48

Home gardeners have been placing certain flowers and vegetable plants together for decades. (I see you, marigolds near tomatoes!) Now, scientific research shows companion planting can be beneficial.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Tall or small, grow cheery gladiolus and learn how to overwinter the bulbs 4:22

3M ago4:22

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"Glads" are tall, showy perennials and are part of the iris family. Their tall stems flower with multiple blooms along the stalk and come in many colors and heights.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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With beer, wool and seashells, you can deter slugs from taking over your garden 4:55

3M ago4:55

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Wetter weather suits some garden critters, like slugs and snails. Slugs, especially, will eat your basil, lettuce, marigolds and more. Certain pesticide-free techniques can save your garden from becoming a slugfest this summer.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Go vertical to save space when growing summer squash this season 4:55

4M ago4:55

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Some garden plants grow quite large and take up lots of space, like cucumbers and pumpkins. But summer squash — like zucchini and yellow crookneck — can be grown vertically if you have limited real estate in your garden.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Plant some flowering shrubs close to your house so you can enjoy their color and fragrance for years 4:55

4M ago4:55

4:55

Their heady fragrance can transport you; plant tall or smaller flowering shrubs for color and scent all season.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Mow or no? Some lawncare tips to benefit pollinators 4:50

4M ago4:50

4:50

The trend of "No Mow May" follows the logic that leaving your whole lawn unmowed for the month can help pollinators. The birds, bugs and bees will use the overgrown weeds and flowers as food and shelter. Instead of doing this for a month then mowing it all down, consider dedicating a small portion of your yard to pollinators for the whole season.…

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More Shady Perennials 4:34

4M ago4:34

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Fred thought of more shade loving perennials!Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Can I fertilize my trees in the Spring? 1:49

4M ago1:49

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Fred answers the question: Can I fertilize my trees in the Spring?Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Dealing With Insects 3:39

5M ago3:39

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Fred answers the question: How can I deal with insects now?Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Spring Bulbs 4:21

5M ago4:21

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Let's talk Spring bulbs!Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Fertilize now, but not too much 3:41

5M ago3:41

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Fred says to fertilize now, but not too muchKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Honoring Earth Day through everyday gardening habits 4:23

5M ago4:23

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This Earth Day, embrace some more Earth friendly gardening practices, like reusing plastic pots, forgoing pesticides and planting pollinator friendly lawns.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Fred and the dreaded 'mulch volcanoes' 4:06

5M ago4:06

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Fred and the dreaded 'mulch volcanoes' !Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Fighting Lawn Weeds 4:06

5M ago4:06

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Fred answers the question: How can I cut down on lawn weeds this year?Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Moving Indoor Plants Outside 2:36

5M ago2:36

2:36

How to have success in moving indoor plants outside for Spring and SummerKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Experiment With Seeds 3:49

5M ago3:49

3:49

Seeds are a great way to experiment with new plantsKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Seed Propagation 3:37

5M ago3:37

3:37

Fred talks about successful seed propagationKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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As climate change brings more frequent rain events, these plants fare well in wetter areas 4:24

5M ago4:24

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With bigger and more frequent rain events brought on by human-caused climate change, you can either raise up your garden or try planting things that thrive in wetter conditions.Kirjoittanut Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch

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Shade Plants 5:27

5M ago5:27

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Here are some plants that don't mind shadeKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Mate Yards Mean More Shade 2:36

5M ago2:36

2:36

Mature yards have more shade to deal withKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Annual Care Before Planting 1:25

5M ago1:25

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If you bought annuals early, here's how to care for them before plantingKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Perennial Planting 2:12

5M ago2:12

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Fred says it's time to plant perennialsKirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Spring's bustin' out! 3:26

5M ago3:26

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It's all about spring on the latest gardening question podcast!Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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PJM Rhododendron 3:26

5M ago3:26

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Fred talks about his P.J.M. Rhododendron.Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Blue Rug Juniper 2:22

5M ago2:22

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Can I plant Blue Rug Juniper near the foundation of my home?Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Ground Cover For Steep Yards 2:06

5M ago2:06

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Fred answers the question: What would be a good ground cover in a steep area of my yard?Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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Can I plant an Azalea near the roots of other plants? 3:41

5M ago3:41

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Fred answers the question: Can I plant an Azalea near the roots of other plants?Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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What to do with Paperwhites After Bloom 1:18

5M ago1:18

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What do I do with Paperwhites after they bloom.Kirjoittanut NABCo Media

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ETFAD - Things You Should Consider Before Getting Into Forestry Work 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

Support the showKirjoittanut Eric

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Introduction to Eric's Trees, Forest, Arborist, and Dirt Podcast 31:04

8M ago31:04

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This introduction episode of Eric's Tree's, Forest, Arborist and Dirt Podcast talks about a few key ideas that motivated me, and inspire many of the episodes to come in this podcast. Please subscribe and check out my other Tree Climbing/Arborist podcast as well. It's called Elevated Office Podcast. Support the show…