Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne joins Di Darmody in the studio to tackle roots, shoots and everything in between.  20:42 What's causing my celery's hollow stalks?  39:37 What's the best way to prevent pest and disease on fruit trees?  41:41 What NOT to put on your native plants.  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

Jack Tickenoff, owner of Lakeside Nursery in Stratham steps in for Sab to chat spring, plants and more with Tets. 05:25: Has your Frangipani tree dropped its leaves? If not, here's what you should do. 08:57: Got ants on your plants? Jacks tips on flooding them out. 12:52: Is it too late in the year to plant a native hedge in Dunsborough? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

With Amber in tow, gardening whiz Jack Tickenoff steps up to assist with all your gardening questions. 8:28 Should I amputate the ailing limbs from my avocado tree?  18:13 How to deal with an onslaught of conical snails. 42:59 The nutritional beauty of volcanic rock dust for your plants.  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

Tets and Sab get down and dirty with soil prep, weed killers and how to get rid of bugs.  05:12 How to kill your couch grass.  09:07 Got aphids? Soapy water might be the answer.  18:07 Sab's recipe for a salt and vinegar weed killer.  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

Sab and Amber wrap up National Science Week with an update on diabolical dieback in Western Australia, suckering tree species and soil drainage speeds.  06:28  How to do away with suckering Robinia trees 31:32 What's happening with dieback in WA? - with Mia Townsend from the Dieback Working Group 38:41 How to tell the difference between slow and fast draining soil.  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App,  ..read more

Amber and Sab take us gallivanting around the garden, answering questions and offering advice on protection from Legionnaires' disease.  7:50 Which pesticide is best to knock off these pesky weeds?  28:08 How to keep yourself safe from Legionnaires' disease whilst out in the garden.  47:47 What's the best way to overseed my lawn with different type of grass?  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Ap ..read more

Sab and Tets discuss growing vegetables without seeds, root systems and saving a buck or two.  02:00: Growing veggies and plants without seeds. 09:59: Got an aphid problem? Did you know you can BUY predatory insects to eat your unwanted garden pests? 17:48: How to kill your olive tree (if you want it gone).  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more

Gardening dream team Sab and Amber discuss the 2024 Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show, fruitless fruit trees, and nightmarish chilli thrips.  21:46 Troubleshooting some troublesome plums  26:53 What's on at this year's Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show - with Sue Leighton 43:49 How to convince a blossom-heavy lime tree to be more fruitful Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to ..read more

Sab and Tets discuss the importance of eradicating the shot-hole borer, and help out with more of your garden questions. 00:30: Polyphagous shot-hole borer discussion (Tip: think twice before moving firewood suburb to suburb). 08:30: How do you get rid of hibiscus beetles?   14:27: If you're looking for a hardy, pretty little evergreen tree, look no further than the crepe myrtle. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple ..read more

Tets and Sab make a plea for Bette Midler to talk rooftop gardens with them.  12:45: Tips on getting ready for slug and snail season. 17:50: What is formative pruning, and how it will help shape your young trees.  22:50: If you want to transplant your citrus tree, here's how much to prune first.  Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen ..read more