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With more snow in the forecast and single digit temperatures possible in the next week, Andre Viette talks about the benefits of both snow and cold weather.
On this episode of In the Garden Radio, Andre Viette continues his talk on the importance of landscaping and having a professional help with the layout of your garden.
Instead of relying on the stores for your choice of vegetable plants, you can start your own plants from seed. Andre Viette talks about how to start seeds with growing lights, the wide variety of seeds available from different companies and how to amend your soil for planting.
Winter can bring ice storms, which can damage your plants. Andre Viette talks about plants that are resilient to ice and won’t be damaged on this episode of In the Garden. Andre also talks about ways to prevent damage from happening.
Landscape planning is important because it helps you lay out your yard with forward thinking. On this weeks, In the Garden show, Andre Viette talks about the importance of planning before you plant.
There are hundreds of varieties of apples, but only a few are available to purchase in the store. On this hour of In the Garden, Andre Viette talks about growing your own apples and the many types that taste much better than ones on the shelves in the grocery store.
After several weeks of extreme cold, temperatures have warmed up. Now temperatures are expected to climb into the 50’s and 60’s. Andre Viette talks about the impact this can have on your plants. Flowers may start breaking through the soil and trees will start blooming with warmer temperatures.
During the winter, especially when the ground is covered with snow, the birds will rely on your bird feeders more than ever. Andre and Mark Viette talk about picking the right bird seed, so you’re feeding the birds food that helps them make it through the cold.
On this episode of In the Garden, Andre talks about landscaping. Winter can be a good time to plan for updating the landscape around your home. It’s important to do some research or hire a professional to help you layout your plan.
You can improve the air quality in your home by increasing the number of house plants you have. On this episode of In the Garden, Andre Viette talks about the benefits of house plants, removing harmful elements from your air. Andre also has some suggestions for which houseplants may be right for your home.