Garden Hotline

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to take your gardening questions and talk about Mother's Day and carnations

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to take your gardening questions and roses.

The Garden Hotline broadcasted live from Chesterfield Valley Nursery during their Customer Appreciation Day! Jim Graeler and nursery expert Michelle Reeser West discussed the nursery's wide selection, including rare Japanese maples and custom maintenance services. Listeners called in with questions about controlling Star of Bethlehem and honeysuckle weeds, identifying black ants, and caring for trees and shrubs. Advice included tips for red maples breaking dormancy, using soil conditioners, fertilizing struggling plants, and consulting arborists for hail damage. The nursery also featured raffles, refreshments, and special discounts on plants, trees, and pottery.

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow talking about what is coming up at the Shaw Nature Reserve and answer your gardening questions.

Stuart McMillian digs into spring lawn and garden care with Jeff Kendall and Glenn Kraemer. They break down how the delayed growing season and cooler temperatures are affecting planting, soil temps, and grass seed germination. The discussion includes expert advice on lawn care — from choosing the right grass type (K-31, fescue, bluegrass) to mowing tips, fertilization, and pre-emergent application. Plus, they touch on proper plant care for hostas, boxwoods, crepe myrtle, and more, along with essential landscaping techniques and strategies for managing pests, deer, and invasive plants.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to discuss chaos gardening and mullets, plus answering your gardening questions.

Scott is joined by Michelle & Erin to cover a variety of topics & take questions from callers: - ginko seeds - chickpea weed issues - best way to arrange raised flower beds - whether or not you can still put down pre-emergent for the spring/summer - full-sun summer plants for a retaining wall bed - if this is a good time for new seeds - morel mushroom hunting - the best ways to cook morels - how long yuca plants can live - and more!

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to discuss Bradford Pear’s and answer all of your landscaping questions.

Scott Jagow is joined by two hosts to talk about all lawn, garden & landscaping needs: - lawn height - grass feed - the best weed killer to use while growing a lawn - best timing for seed planting - when the best time to start de0-thatching the lawn would be - whether or not can you safely prune after a long period of time without - the best way to build a program for your lawn

This episode of the Garden Hotline dives deep into the world of banana plants, exploring their growth, care, and maintenance. Michelle Reasor-West also discusses hydrangeas, olive trees, Miscanthus grass, oak trees, Japanese maples, and crepe myrtles, offering expert advice on how to keep your garden thriving.

With warmer weather on the way this week, Michelle Reasor-West, of Poynter Landscape joins Scott Jagow to answer all of your gardening questions.

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to talk about Rhubarb, sun exposure and answer your questions.

On this episode of the Garden Hotline, Michelle Reasor-West joins Scott Jagow to kick off the spring gardening season. She shares expert advice on pruning hydrangeas, boxwoods, and hollies, while stressing the importance of timing for different plant species. Michelle also answers listener questions on soil compaction, transplanting perennials, and using dry creek beds for water runoff management. Plus, she gives tips on when and how to plant tulip bulbs for optimal growth.

The beginning of February means that spring is not too far away. Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow answer all of your gardening questions to get your yards ready for the warmer months.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction discuss winter sowing and takes your questions.

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow as they talk about the history of the Shaw Nature Reserve some good winter reading and answer your questions.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction as they discuss new year resolutions for your garden and answers all of your questions.

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow give their advice on how to deal with a winter storm.

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to answer your gardening questions.

Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, a lifelong gardener. She is currently the Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction and on the board of Landscape Nursery Association of Greater St. Louis talks about keeping plants alive in the winter, garden gifts, what not to do plus she answers your questions.