WPTF Weekend Gardener – Spring Gardening, Farmers Market and Expert Advice (Part 2)

WPTF Weekend Gardener by Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

Episode notes

In the March 15, 2025 episode of WPTF Weekend Gardener, hosts Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten continue their conversation with gardening expert Gerald Adams. This segment covers the best lawn care strategies for spring, including fertilizing fescue, pre-emergent applications, and the challenges of growing grass in shaded areas. The discussion also explores shade-loving plants like hellebores, ground covers, and the latest developments in shade-tolerant Bermuda grass. Plus, get practical advice on pest control, including natural repellents for deer, rabbits, and squirrels.

Keywords
gardeninglawn carespring plantingtomato seeds fertilizing fescuewarm-season grasspre-emergentmulch benefitsvoles controlsquirrel deterrentsgarden pestsWPTFWeekend GardenerMike RaleyRufus EdmistenGerald Adams