Master gardener Paul James tackles the problem of water waste. To ensure a healthy and green garden, Paul demonstrates his easy-to-follow tips and techniques to avoid water waste and highlights the latest watering devices.
Master gardener Paul James takes a look at lawns -- many Americans' favorite obsession. He covers the basics of lawn care, from seeding, feeding and weeding to watering, mowing and enjoying them.
Master gardener Paul James reviews the various kinds of weeds and covers the latest tools and products for getting rid of them.
Master gardener Paul James talks about planting trees, one of the best investments a gardener can make. Paul covers the four P's of trees: how to pick them, where to put them, how to plant them and how to prune them.
Master gardener Paul James takes the mystery out of fertilizers, including what all those numbers stand for, and shares information and techniques that apply to any garden.
Master gardener Paul James stresses the importance of making a plan before shopping for plants, and he shares fun and easy ideas for getting kids involved in gardening and keeping unwanted pests out.
Master gardener Paul James stretches a landscape budget and shares the ten most popular vegetables grown in America's gardens. He also talks about the health benefits of gardening.
Master gardener Paul James shows an easy way to start a flower or vegetable garden and suggests ways to enhance a patio or landscape with container gardening. He also shares ideas for keeping pets out of prized plantings.
Master gardener Paul James goes on a field trip to a sod farm, where the owners share a few tricks of the trade for successful planting. Then find out the best way to attract feathered friends to the yard.
Master gardener Paul James explains the best ways to protect plants from harsh winter weather. He also shares tips for treating garden tools right and making tasty veggies on a backyard grill.
Master gardener Paul James travels to the Evergreen state, Washington, to talk about that type of tree. He maps out the hardiness factors in plants, visits several community gardens and gives a fun lesson in Garden Latin 101.
Master gardener Paul James shares the dirt on dirt. Learn why and how soil is an important ingredient for your successful garden. Paul also suggests ways to improve your soil and create your own compost pile.
Master gardener Paul James takes a fresh look at Mother Nature's rototiller and shares tips for controlling moles. He also makes sense out of misleading garden instructions and debunks several compost myths.
Master gardener Paul James shares common mistakes made with houseplants. He explains why leaves are great for yards and discusses the benefits of shopping from catalogs.
Master gardener Paul James explains how to have a successful potato harvest, tours a bonsai farm and talks about keeping disease out of the garden.
Master gardener Paul James shares tips for starting seeds indoors and examines the theory of planting according to the moon's phases. He also explains how to grow great garlic and looks into legal issues surrounding tomatoes.
Master gardener Paul James discusses the benefits of testing soil, lays out the right time to plant certain things and defines "organic." He also answers questions from viewers.
Master gardener Paul James gives good reasons to grow herbs and shares two easy ways to compost. He also shares the lowdown on peppers and dogwood trees.
Master gardener Paul James talks about edging materials, explains how and why to do a pH test, discusses some of his favorite tools and defines annuals and perennials.
Master gardener Paul James gives tips on planting a summer vegetable garden, what to look for in a landscape designer and how to divide and transplant plants. He also talks about the best books for a gardener's library.
Master gardener Paul James discusses the many plant choices available for shady garden areas. He reviews proper gardening etiquette and recommends methods for ridding yards or gardens of slugs and snails.
Master gardener Paul James discusses how to use power tools safely and introduces the environmentally friendly lady bug. He also answers common questions about trees.
Master gardener Paul James looks at the benefits of animal manure and discusses where it can be found. He shows how to make a small courtyard beautiful, talks about common landscape mistakes and helps save an old shrub.
Master gardener Paul James shares tips on lawn repair and talks about how to make your favorite garden crops grow. He also discusses cutting down on the time spent in the garden and shares his favorite tree, the Japanese maple.
Master gardener Paul James discusses rose varieties and planting techniques, poisonous plants, home pest control remedies and nuisance trees.
Master gardener Paul James discusses landscape lighting, deer deterrents, soil types and tropical plants.
Gardening guru Paul James gives a preview of fall vegetable gardening, provides tips on selecting and maintaining garden hoses and shares some of his homemade potting mixes.
From kneeling pads to seed totes to sprayers, Paul James is highlighting nifty tools that make gardening easier, more convenient and fun.
Paul James meets up with mushroom expert Paul Stamets, provides tips on selecting heat-seeking flowers and takes a look at carnivorous plants.
Paul James is providing gardening fun for the whole family, sharing tips for dealing with ugly side yards and recycling ordinary household items to use in the garden.
Master gardener Paul James provides tips on buying mowers, answers gardening questions and visits with favorite fellow gardener Ann Lovejoy.
Gardener Guy Paul James shares his top 10 favorite deciduous trees, presents an instructional look at sodbusting and weeds out the differences between herbicides.
Garden guru Paul James presents the pleasures of plant propagation, a primer on drip irrigation and prepares a vegetable dish that inspired a movie.
Gardening guru Paul James takes a look at fall's most famous flower, gives a few pointers on how to start a compost pile and shares tips on how to keep raised beds in shape.
Master gardener Paul James shares hints to help with the hassles of hauling, takes a look at gas-powered gardening gizmos and provides a hands-on demonstration of one of the most essential gardening items of all.
Garden guy Paul James takes a look at cool and carefree plant groups, gardening with children and shares the recipe for a mouth-watering spinach salad.
Gardener guy Paul James takes a look at garden ornaments, provides tips on water conservation and gives a rundown on rototillers.
Gardener guy Paul James takes a look at the wonderful world of spring flowering bulbs, gives tips on how to store and maintain garden power equipment and revisits the 'Gardening for Geeks' glossary.
Garden expert Paul James discusses gardening with wildlife, builds a raised garden bed frame and weighs in on the fallow garden debate.
Master gardener Paul James discusses fighting fungal foes, how to find the best topsoil and how to avoid freeze damage.
Garden guru Paul James demonstrates how to build a water garden, discusses how to transition vegetable plots from season to season and introduces a soil additive that can be found on the pharmacy shelf.
Gardener guy Paul James discusses warding off mosquitoes and fleas, garden safety and moving shrubs in the summer.
Garden guru Paul James shares some of his favorite unusual plants, takes a look at vertical gardening and tries out some new gardening gadgets and gizmos.
Master gardener Paul James gives tips on growing great greens, how to prolong seasonal gardening with a cold frame and shares the many uses of straw and hay.
Master gardener Paul James demonstrates how to prune a tree, tours a nursery in the middle of winter and discusses mighty minerals to add to the garden.
Gardener guy Paul James visits the teaching garden at the Disney Institute to get tips from the pest management team and learn container gardening tricks.
Gardener guy Paul James shares a list of trees that produce great color in the fall, demonstrates how to build and equip a potting bench and explains how to grow hydroponically.
Garden guru Paul James explains how to get a greenhouse up and running, how to expand gardening skills by using the computer and shares tips on perfecting garden photography.
Garden guru Paul James shares cool cold-weather gardening ideas, how to care for trees in winter and how to transform so-so soil into super soil.
Master gardener Paul James discusses lawn aerating, gives tips on tending water gardens in winter and demonstrates how to plant onions, shallots and chives.
Garden guru Paul James takes a look at how to safely store pesticides, how to grow great cold crops and how to properly fence a property.
Garden guy Paul James celebrates the arrival of spring with flowering bulbs, fantastic ferns and great new gardening gismos.
Master gardener Paul James shares some garden-focused New Year's resolutions. He discusses dormancy in plants, how to store fruits and vegetables, and how to heat a compost pile in the winter.
Master gardener Paul James shares tips for getting a flower bed ready for spring and greenhouse growing. An arborist demonstrates how to keep trees in shape.
Master gardener Paul James explains why soil makes the difference between a bountiful garden and an unproductive one. He also discusses matching your new landscape to your new home and offers advice on preparing for winter.
Master gardener Paul James does some late-winter garden chores, offers tips on checking out the landscape if you're buying a new house and explains how to give ornamental grasses a winter trim.
Master gardener Paul James gets started on landscaping his new place, offers tips on cleaning up after storm damage and explains why trees started in containers may have problems when transplanted.
Master gardener Paul James shows how to make a lawn more lush using a technique called overseeding. He also discusses hostas, solicits suggestions from a tree professional and explains how to get rid of pesky weeds on a patio.
Master gardener Paul James talks about two of his favorite spring plants: azaleas and dogwoods. He shares tips on starting a moss garden, discusses automatic sprinklers and honors one of the world's most used tools, the trowel.
Master gardener Paul James presents tips and tricks for spring gardening, explains how to attract birds with plants recommended by the National Audubon Society and uses container plants to solve landscaping problems.
Paul James offers planting tips, looks at common plant-buying mistakes and walks through the process of building a dry-stream bed to solve drainage problems. He also shares the virtues of weeping varieties of trees.
Master gardener Paul James describes his new vegetable garden, presents the simple geometry involved in finding a tree's height and offers tips on how to use stone in the garden. He also discusses microclimates.
Master gardener Paul James gives a tour of his garden in June, discusses planting a rock garden and highlights one of his favorite plants, coreopsis.
Master gardener Paul James offers suggestions about projects in July. He discusses pest plants, building stone steps and various types of garden furniture. He also shares creative uses for broken pots.
Master gardener Paul James shows off water projects and walks through building small ponds. He offers advice on fighting drought in the yard and talks about palms.
Master gardener Paul James discusses transferring tropical plants indoors for winter, examines legal questions sometimes encountered in gardening and explains why the sow bug is often misunderstood.
Master gardener Paul James talks about how to make the best use of automatic sprinklers by satisfying the plants, homeowner and water conservation concerns. He also explains some common gardening terms.
Master gardener Paul James goes through the process of building a compost system and talks about finding the right tool for root removal.
Master gardener Paul James begins making compost in a new three-compartment bin, offers tricks for scaring off garden pests and suggests ways to clear a gutter. He also visits his father to talk about his pecan tree.
Master gardener Paul James explains how to protect plants during the winter with a number of techniques, from planting next to south-facing masonry walls to using closed-cell foam blankets.
Master gardener Paul James discusses cold- and shade-tolerant pansies and visits with expert Joe Schulte.
Master gardener Paul James talks about the dangers of overwatering and overfertilization and suggests ways to keep houseplants healthy in the winter. He also discusses novelty garden projects.
Master gardener Paul James shares tips for selecting and caring for living Christmas trees and suggests ways to turn poinsettias into year-round plants.
Master gardener Paul James talks about various types of mechanical spreaders that provide fast and uniform distribution of fertilizers. Then he discusses the three ways plants are grown.
Master gardener Paul James talks about techniques used in training trees to grow straight and strong or to bend in specific directions. He covers slapping the trunk, pulling branches apart with spreaders and staking with twine.
Master gardener Paul James presents a mix of gardening points of interest, from galls to spiny sew thistles. He also talks about using plant labels to help remember what you've planted where.
Master gardener Paul James demonstrates how to use fake stones and bricks in a landscape, answers questions about organic gardening and discusses a common but painful garden ailment.
Master gardener Paul James plants two ugly winter-hardy vegetables, uses bromeliads to add bright color indoors and demonstrates the proper planting procedure for tasty berries.
Paul James shares some of his favorite gardening gadgets and gizmos, gives tips on transplanting and shares mold-control solutions.
Master gardener Paul James gives a tour of his garden just days after a flood. At the vegetable garden, he talks about planting squash and cucumbers, and then he tours his rock and shade gardens and shows off his favorite ferns.
Master gardener Paul James talks about the different sizes of pots and suggests ways to determine which size is best for your plants. He also answers questions about protecting plants from ants and aphids.
Paul James explains the importance of viewpoint in garden designing, shares his favorite deciduous shrubs and gives tips on training vines.
Paul James discusses the wind's effects on plants, takes a look at his favorite ornamental grasses and reveals the best time to harvest garlic.
Gardener guy Paul James discusses the ban on pesticide Dursban, one of his favorite variegated plant groups and fertilizer facts.
Gardening guru Paul James explains how to grow trees in pots, gives tips on throwing a garden party and shares a potting mix amendment.
Paul James has fun with some of his favorite garden games, takes a look at growth activators and discusses the importance of the fine details in gardening.
Master gardener Paul James shares tips for planting in the summer. A Pacific Northwest gardener explains how he grows heat-loving vegetables, and Paul answers questions from viewers, including how to keep bees away from a pool.
Gardening guy Paul James shares tips on how to keep plants alive in the summer and explains how to operate one of the most important gardening inventions of all time.
Master gardener Paul James plants cool-season crops, shares methods for minimizing pollen allergies and demonstrates how to improve clay soil.
Nature Nurturer Paul James visits the wonderful world of watering widgets, takes on recycling projects and showcases dwarf conifers.
Paul James gets help revitalizing his lawn, doctors up some trees in need and discusses the air purifying effects of house plants.
Gardener guy Paul James explains how to spruce up and diversify a landscape with evergreen trees and shrubs, then meets up with master gardener Ciscoe Morris to learn about dwarf conifers.
Master gardener Paul James tours a warm-climate garden in California, creates a nursery bed and sheds light on an invasive pest that's invading Southern states.
With the last few weeks of winter giving way to warmer temperatures, master gardener Paul James talks about what can be done to get you out and gardening. He also visits palm-tree enthusiast Jim Wright at his San Diego home.
Paul James shares chainsaw safety tips, then takes an in-depth look at buckets and mulching innovations.
Paul James tackles spring chores, tests his math skills with gardening formulas and explains how to dig the right sized root ball.
Paul James gives the run-down on roots, shares advice on re-potting houseplants and demonstrates how to plant tiny trees.
Paul James takes a trip to the veggie garden, shares facts on garden folklore and demonstrates how to infuse healthy iron into soil.
Master gardener Paul James takes a look at gardening gadgets and gizmos, shares tips on growing cacti in the home and demonstrates how to build a scarecrow.
Master gardener Paul James discusses gardening controversies, potential pitfalls, plant propagations and patents.
Gardening guru Paul James shares tips on creating a series of mini gardens and discusses the art of container gardening.
Master gardener Paul James tackles three gardening chores in his backyard: moving a large boulder, hanging a heavy container and creating an invisible trellis on a brick wall.
Master gardener Paul James shares tips on how to prune in the spring and summer months, challenges the meaning of a 'natural' garden, then takes a close-up look at the beauty of the garden in summer.
Gardener guy Paul James discusses different ways to use rakes, how to use winter compost and shares winter house plant tips.
Master Gardener Paul James shares ways for keeping trees healthy and gets the scoop on attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
Master Gardener Paul James shares tips for stretching your landscape dollar and how to turn a boring hedge into a work of art. Also, watch a Seattle gardener build a cool concrete planter.
Because many plants need extra care during the summer months, Master Gardener Paul James discusses watering schedules, lawn mowing and planting.
Master Gardener Paul James boasts about the many benefits of bulbs, looks at an annoying garden critter and meets a ladybug fan who spreads the good word across the country.
Master Gardener Paul James shares tips for sprucing up your landscape before you move as well as tips for tending to teak.
Master gardener Paul James talks about garden sprayers and their various uses. Then visit Bainbridge Island, Washington, where author Ann Lovejoy shows off new garden gadgets.
Master Gardener Paul James shares new developments in the world of pesticides, fungicides and mulch, and he shares everything you need to know about orchids.
Master Gardener Paul James shows how to lighten the load and make gardening easier, and he creates a mini water garden. Find out how to take care of perennials, too.
Master Gardener Paul James shares tips for whacking weeds and the art of espalier.
Master Gardener Paul James gives a tour of his place to show off some new plants and shares handy horticultural housekeeping hints. There's also a lesson on exotic herbs.
Master Gardener Paul James takes a close look at garden sheds and solves the problem of producing compost in winter. Also, visit some of the coolest community gardens.
Master Gardener Paul James shares plant-buying tips for shopping in catalogs and reveals where bags of potting soil come from. Also, learn how to build a copper trellis.
Master Gardener Paul James discusses one of his favorite gardening topics, pond gardening, and take a trip to San Francisco to learn about medicinal herbs.
Master Gardener Paul James shows how to diagnose and treat plant problems. Head to Southern California to learn about window boxes and Texas to learn how to conserve water and still grow a beautiful garden.
Master gardener Paul James shows how to fill in tight garden spaces with plants. He then explains the benefits of and how to use Plant Hardiness Zones, and he explains succulents and how to care for and propagate them.
Master Gardener Paul James shares tips and tricks for manipulating your plants' growth rate, and he answers common questions. There's also an introduction to a new concept in gardening, stepable plants.
Master Gardener Paul James focuses on bamboo, including how to grow it, contain it and cut it.
Master Gardener Paul James answers questions about seeding a lawn and talks trees. There's also a visit to Farmer Fred for a lesson in growing plants that keep on giving.
Master Gardener Paul James does a question-and-answer session and shares ideas for lightening up your landscape
Master gardener Paul James talks about what it means to get plants established. He also discusses island beds and shares what it's like to garden on the coast.
Master Gardener Paul James shares how to create award-winning combinations in the garden and how to make your garden fire-safe. There's also a trip to Texas to explore English gardens.
Master Gardener Paul James shares a list of things you shouldn't do in the garden during the late summer to early fall transition. He shares the scoop on shovels, and visit a California arborist with tips about trees.
Master Gardener Paul James answers questions, and visit an artist in California with great ideas for covering up problem areas in your landscape.
Master Gardener Paul James has tips for storing garden stuff, learns how to mix plants and veggies and gets the skinny on sunflowers.
Master gardener Paul James explains how to care for potted plants, talks about drainage issues and considers flowers you can eat.
Master Gardener Paul James shows how to use stone to enhance the look of your yard, and a favorite gardening author shows off her barrel garden. There's also a visit with a gardener to see the joys of growing from seed.
Master Gardener Paul James solves a drainage problem on his property and shares a tip for dealing with muddy feet. Then, learn all about growing giant vegetables.
Master Gardener Paul James talks about turf and answers common questions. Then, take a trip to California to learn about growing subtropical plants.
Master Gardener Paul James heads out into his yard with his favorite tool -- pruners. Then learn how to turn garden trash into garden treasure.
Master Gardener Paul James shows how to garden without a lot of room and then answers questions from fellow gardeners. Next, Fred Hoffman discusses raised beds. Finally, learn about the "ZZ" plant.
Master Gardener Paul James works on connecting a new flagstone patio to a new bed with a path, and then he dives into the world of dahlias.
Master Gardener Paul James explains the dos and don'ts of mulching and discusses cold-climate gardening with Les Brake. Finally, James puts a stop to the Japanese beetle by using diatomaceous earth.
Master Gardener Paul James shares the lowdown on ordering plants through the mail. Then he discusses gardening hang-ups and how to light up a night garden.
Master Gardener Paul James shares a new garden product, answers questions and shows how to make the most out of a small garden space.
Master Gardener Paul James explores the world of watering cans and shows how protective plastic can be in the garden. Then, learn more about gourds.
Master Gardener Paul James shares cool contraptions for interesting raised beds and explains how to make your own streambed. He also shares tips for spiffing up a curbside garden.
Master Gardener Paul James shares how to take houseplants outdoors for fresh air and sunshine, and he hammers out details for dealing with rocky soil.
Master Gardener Paul James shows off some new gardening tools and equipment and experiments with methods for breaking up sod. Then, learn how to skip the nursery and breed your own plants.
Master Gardener Paul James shares tips and tricks for tending trees, and he shares how to have a bountiful vegetable garden without a garden. He also debunks some popular gardening myths.
Master Gardener Paul James shares tree appreciation and how to grow trees in a small yard.
Master Gardener Paul James shows how to make tabletop gardens. He also shares something for the birds and meets a woman who believes in the power of plant love.
Master Gardener Paul James solves a problem in his yard with a bamboo fence. Next, it's a discussion on the use of color schemes in gardening, and young people are learning how to become junior master gardeners in Fort Worth.
Master Gardener Paul James explains how to fertilize container plants and shares tips for growing citrus fruits at home.
Master Gardener Paul James tackles some of the most frequently asked gardening questions and shares step-by-step instructions for making stepping stones. He also has tips for growing poppies.
Master Gardener Paul James recommends plants for any landscape and reveals cool creatures that lurk in your garden. Then he shows how to create an orchard in your backyard.
Master Gardener Paul James shows gadgets to take some of the guesswork out of gardening. Then he discusses plumeria and plants that can protect your property.
Master Gardener Paul James shares ideas for growing evergreens in containers and berries in the garden.
In a vine-centric episode, Master Gardener Paul James removes vines from his yard. Then, in Ft. Worth, Texas, Randy Weston discusses types of vines. Next, a trip to Oregon where Maurice Horn talks about varieties of clematis.
Master Gardener Paul James answers questions and takes some of the mystery out of growing subtropical plants. Then get tips for keeping furry friends safe in the yard and garden.
Master Gardener Paul James talks about tidying up the garden and considers ways to increase privacy and beautify the garden at the same time. He also touches on growing fresh-cut flowers all year long.
Master Gardener Paul James talks about growing herbs indoors and roots out problems with growing fruit trees. Then explore the world of black plants.
Master Gardener Paul James talks about compost and day lilies and visits one of his favorite gardeners.
Master gardener Paul James shows how you can spiff up your evergreens. Then, Betsy Clebsh talks about salvia, a huge family of flowers. Too cold or wet in the garden? Terrariums might be the answer. Plus, storm-drain pet peeves.
The task of digging up and relocating a plant strikes fear in the hearts of many a gardener, but master gardener Paul James shows how easy it really is. Ted King talks about the 15th-century Chinese crown jewel, the chrysanthemum. Thinking about changing your front yard? Michael Glassman gives us big ideas on front yard makeovers. Finally, tips on readying plants several months ahead of a move.
Pruning is a subject that you can't get enough information on; master gardener Paul James offers more tips. Next, are you a fan of persimmons? We talk to longtime fruit grower Ed Laivo about this luscious fruit. If you don't have a porch in your front yard, landscape designer Michael Glassman can show you to create one. Plus, the history and handy uses for urns.
Master gardener Paul James does a little home gardening today to improve the looks of a problem area in his yard. Next, artist David McCrory explains how he turns junk into jewels in his garden. Then, horticultural expert Marianne Binetti shows some cool shortcuts in gardening. Finally, solar lights are one of the surest and inexpensive ways to enhance the look of landscapes.
Weeds may be the bane of the garden, but master gardener Paul James has ways of getting rid of them--without using chemicals. Next, are strawberry jars only for strawberries? These cool containers are much more useful than that. Then, expert Bob Miller gives us the lowdown on hydrangeas. Finally, tips and cautions on buying plants and planting them.
Every now and then master gardener Paul James likes to make a change in his garden; he shares some cool tips as he makes minor--yet very noticeable--changes to a garden bed. Next, he answers questions from gardeners. Then, expert grower Alan Merritt shares great advice on how to grow apples. Finally, for a greater appreciation of your yard, look at individual items in your garden up close and personal.
Master gardener Paul James explains how careful planning can you help avoid future problems--even with the most routine, instinctive gardening tasks. Next, do you want stronger, more vigorous crops next year? You can do it inexpensively with cover crops. Then, a camellia grower talks about breeding those bright blooms. Finally, why some lawns are both green and brown, and how to fix that problem.
Master gardener Paul James tries out self-contained tomato-growing systems. Then, Fred Hoffman shows how to inexpensively create and install a birdbath. Next, get great advice on how to plant Easter lilies. Finally, a tour of some of James' garden beds.
First, you'll love these handy ways to keep those annoying mosquitoes from biting you. Next, master gardener Paul James shows a few different species of conifers and their growing habits. Want festive foliage? We meet Hans Gerritsen, a longtime grower of the beautiful cyclamen flowers. Finally, find out how to keep dogs and cats under control around your precious gardens.
Master gardener Paul James does a world of planting in his yard and in containers. Next, he answers questions from fellow gardeners. Then, Karen Platt suggests great ways to brighten up your garden without spending a million bucks: golden plants!
Master gardener Paul James shares some good tips for beginner gardeners. Next, the unspeakable has happened: James' great oak has fallen over. He discusses who to call to clean up the mess, how to assess the damage done to the garden and how to remedy victimized plants. Finally, he removes the stump and sprinkles the barren spot with grass seed.
Master gardener Paul James leads off with a tour of his new garden beds. He also discusses several aspects on containers and container planting--from choosing the right soil, to how much you should water. Next, landscape designer Mark Jones shows how to increase living space in the yard by laying down a garden floor. Finally, James explains why not using a saucer for your potted plant is the way to go.
Master gardener Paul James shows off his collection of fresh herbs. Next, Michael Glassman says there is nothing to be sad about for weeping willows. Erin Scroll shows how to create a trough garden. Finally, how to keep the potatoes in your garden from turning green.
Host Paul James tackles a few chores around the garden--he fills the gaps between flagstones, dresses up his iron basket with flowers, and pulls potatoes and garlic for dinner. In Portland, Oregon, expert Allan Rogers talks about his perfect peonies. Next, Mark Jones shows how to build inexpensive arbors for spiffing up the garden. Finally, how to determine a plant's hardiness.
Master gardener Paul James shows how to take care of pests and disease in the garden by sparingly using organics and practicing sanitation. Next, it's off to Phoenix where Kirti Mathura discusses hot desert flora and how to take care of them. Then, James fields questions on ferns, pesticides, mint and James' self-watering tomato system. Finally, Atlas weeping cedars.
Master gardener Paul James suggests ways to protect yourself from the sun, reviews the symptoms of sun illnesses and burns, and tells how to take care of them. Next, an iris aficionado gives the scoop on these lovelies, from growing habits to proper care. In Phoenix, Patrick Quirk talks about the prickly cactus plants. Finally, cicadas.
Master gardener Paul James shares pointers on creating and installing borders to keep grass out of garden beds. Next, he shows how to get rid of those pesky moles and gophers--safely and simply--by repelling them with a granular form of castor oil. In Portland, Oregon, Louise Clements discusses how to care for different types of roses. Finally, the importance of earthworms and how to repopulate your soil with worm cocoons.
Master gardener Paul James answers queries about insects, toxic plants, garden chemicals, tasty plants and native plant diversity. Next, Ed Laivo shares tips on how to grow delicious blueberries. Then, in Eugene, Oregon, Toby Hemingway talks about conserving and recycling. Plus, Paul answers one last question about horticultural oils.
Master gardener Paul James talks about fungal diseases on plants and shows how to take care of the problem with very simple and easy-to-use sprays. In Menlo Park, California, David Mizejewski shows how to create a wildlife sanctuary in the backyard. In Portland, Oregon, Greg Haines talks about ecoroofs. Plus, hand care for gardeners.
Master gardener Paul James shows how to inspect sick plants for insect damage and disease--and how you can deal with the problems you find. Then, find out how to prevent and correct soil compaction. Next, Lori Ann Asmus shows how to cheer up workmates and cubicles with plants. Finally, James visits the University of California at Davis where he takes a whiff of the odiferous corpse flower.
Get to know your local plant retailer who may then save for you the cream of the crop. So suggests master gardener Paul James, who offers other great plant-buying advice. Next, Ellen Ecker Ogden gives gardeners the word on basil. In Poulsbo, Washington, Timmy Crabtree is a successful and extraordinary gardener who gives much to the community, and he's only 8 years old. Finally, James shows how to pot bamboo.
Creating different plant combinations--varying color, size and shape--can make your garden more interesting. Next, master gardener Paul James answers a number of gardeners' questions. Then, how to make your yard dragonfly-friendly and later, trees that grow in wet regions.
Master gardener Paul James does assorted plantings in the ground and in containers. Then he answers gardeners' questions on trees, shrubs and weeds. Next, Danielle Ferguson talks about the world of fragrant plants. Finally, James offers great tips on finding the latest gardening trends, the coolest tools and a wide variety of plants--all on the Internet.
Master gardener Paul James talks about invasive plants and lists several that are problems in various regions. Next, Michael Glassman shows how to pretty up the yard with berms. Then, Bonnie Marquardt talks about flowers that bloom well in the early spring. Finally, tips for minimizing crabgrass.
Master gardener Paul James shares some interesting concepts related to planting in the fall, USDA zone planting and manipulating plant growth. Next, he answers some not-so-ordinary gardening questions. In Vermont, Ray Allen gives a lesson on wildflowers. Finally, how to prevent your ground from freezing in the winter.
Master gardener Paul James tackles some chores on his long to-do list--container planting, seeding, border maintenance and checking on the area planned for his new pond. Next, he's discovered some new and handy gardening tools. In Farmington, Connecticut, Steve Silk shows how you can grow more of your favorite plants by propagating tip cuttings. Finally, ornamental peppers.
Master gardener Paul James shows gardeners how to inspect the lawn before the growing season. Next, a tree expert talks about oaks and offers tips on how to care for them. Then, find out ways to turn your side yard into usable space. Finally, how to tell when it's a good time to apply pre-emergent herbicides.
If it's too early in spring to work in the garden, there are plenty of things to do to prep the yard--adjust and fix stepping stones and stone borders, stabilize and level the lawn, maintain bird habitats--and that's just for starters. Next, master gardener Paul James explains how to keep and maintain different types of shrubs. Then, Marianne Binetti talks about forcing branches. Finally, ways to make your garden fun.
Master gardener Paul James answers questions about bonsai, low-light houseplants, fixing a hose leak and more. Next, James presents his brand-new pond and explains how he built it, step by step. Then Marianne Binetti designs a beautiful winter garden. Finally, taking care of your garden tools is important: turn rusted ones back to good-as-new.
Master gardener Paul James offers tips on maintaining hand tools. Then, Renee Shepherd talks about easy-to-grow, tasty mesclun for fresh salads. Next, Michael Glassman displays several selections of fruiting shrubs that can add color to the winter garden. Finally, spring is just around the corner, and James shows us what's starting to bud around his yard.
Master gardener Paul James works on moving trees and shrubs in the garden. Next, he shows how to prepare a neglected garden bed for the growing season. Then, Peter D'Amato dishes the meat on carnivorous plants. Finally, James talks about his favorite plant, the Japanese maple, and gives a tour of the different selections in his yard.
Master gardener Paul James dresses up his garden pond with aquatic plants. Next, check out a myriad of stones that will fit every gardener's needs. In Sacramento, Gabe Beeler discusses proper tree care and maintenance. Finally, James demonstrates three tools that help combat weeds.
Master gardener Paul James shows how to start a new garden. Then, find out how to use foliage plants to add color to the garden. Next, Fred and Dolly Fassio talk about the curious art of bonsai. Finally, James explores the wonderful world of succulents.
Master gardener Paul James answers gardeners' questions. Then, Fran Northcut talks about fragrant lilacs, and in Seattle, Brad Seibe boasts about begonias. Finally, a question on ficus.
Master gardener Paul James offers tips and tricks to make gardening easier. Next, he talks about fabulous ferns for the home garden. Then, Cheryl Smith shows how to train your dog to stay out of the garden. Finally, James demonstrates how to build a simple contraption to help scare deer away.
First, master gardener Paul James offers tips on using all-natural methods to get rid of nasty garden pests. Next, it's the invasion of fungal growth in lawns--learn what you should do to prevent and treat the problem. Then, Sean Hogan talks about magnolia and michelia trees. Finally, tips on growing palms.
Master gardener Paul James talks about the design and maintenance of water gardens. Then, see the colorful world of koi. Next, Melinda Johnson introduces Australian plants and how to propagate them. Finally, discover how pot-in-pot planting helps young plants avoid transplant shock.
Master gardener Paul James shows how to make an attractive stone border. Then, he answers viewer questions about potting mixes and seedless watermelon. Next, designer Linda Plato creates unique window boxes for the indoors. Finally, Paul's favorite cooking herbs and tips for growing them.
Master gardener Paul James demonstrates the dos and don'ts of container gardening. Then, he works on some garden chores that he's been putting off. Next, grass guru John Greenlee talks about the latest trend in lawn alternatives--an urban meadow. Finally, using groundcovers as living mulch.
Taking care of tree roots helps keep trees happy and healthy; master gardener Paul James explains how and when to plant and water--plus how to avoid injurying--a tree. Then, Alex Fernandez demonstrates modern-day applications of the old art of knot gardening. Next, Rosemary Nightingale shares her love of all things lavender. Finally, a look at the numerous varieties of pots available to gardeners today.
Paul James answers questions about hot-weather gardening, then presents cool, new things for the garden. Next, in Denver, Lauren Springer-Ogden discusses the weather resiliency of plants. Finally, types of manure.
Master gardener Paul James shares handy tips for hot-summer gardening. In Santa Cruz, Renee Shepherd gives a lesson on the care and planting of sweet peas. Next, Paul heads to Chilliwick, British Columbia, where Nancy Moore explains how to create a Shakespearean-themed garden. Finally, 'Endless Summer' hydrangea blooms throughout the summer.
First, master gardener Paul James shows off his new gardening gadgets. Next, we learn about moss and its care. Then, Scott Ogden shows how to use backlit plants for a dramatic effect, using only the sun as the light source. Finally, a stone solar light--this cool device provides enough soft light to illuminate pathways, and the stony look lends a natural look to the garden.
First, learn about the USDA hardiness zones in an informational Q&A. Next, Colby Eierman of Napa Valley talks about the basics of growing beans. Then in New York City, Barbara Hobens-Feldt discusses rooftop gardening. Finally, possible reasons for sudden plant deaths.
Master gardener Paul James introduces some new plants in his garden. Next, Renee Shepherd shows how to grow cosmos from seed. Then, urban gardener Barbara Hobens-Feldt shows us that having a garden on a sloped hill in the middle of a city is not impossible. Finally, rust disease on plants.
First, master gardener Paul James explains where unexpected plant volunteers come from and how to remove them. Next, Seattle plantsman Randall Hitchin talks about the many varieties of maple trees. Then learn how to create topiaries for your garden. Lastly, the proper way to prune your plants.
First, take a good look at leaves--their different shapes and sizes and what function they serve for plants. Next, master gardener Paul James answers a mixed bag of questions about pH and nutrients. Then, horticulturist David Salman of Santa Fe, New Mexico, talks about attracting hummingbirds with hyssop. Finally, how to clean up a muddy pond after a heavy storm.
The summer season is over, and master gardener Paul James is busy making changes in his garden to help transition it for the cooler seasons ahead. Next, nurseryman Chris Aycock shows dwarf selections of your favorite plants. Then, Erica Renaud offers helpful tips in creating an organic garden. Finally, a warning about planting trees too close to each other and the house.
Master gardener Paul James surprises his mother for her birthday by dressing up one of her garden beds. Next, Connecticut gardener Steve Silk shows his collection of cool coleus. Then in Seattle, Ciscoe Morris gives the low-down on adding pizzazz to the garden with sedum and echevaria. Lastly, ornamental grasses for the shade.
First, find out what's going on in your soil and learn how to keep it nice and healthy. Then in Vermont, Joe Eck gives a lesson on colchicums. Next, Lee Reich shows some unusual yet delicious fruits to grow at home. Finally, don't let a plant's name fool you.
First, get advice on how to welcome birds into your garden. Next, Steve Silk discusses how to design your garden into a work of art. Then, Renee Shepherd discusses the differences between heirloom and hybrid plants. Last, putting burlap to good use.
Fall is a great time to do chores around the yard, especially in preparation for the winter ahead. Next, take a look at some of master gardener Paul James' favorite "sharp" gardening tools. Then, Ciscoe Morris talks about fabulous fuchsias. Finally, tips on caring for houseplants in the fall and winter months.
Paul James travels to sunny Solana Beach, California, where Jeff Moore shows how he created a garden that looks like a genuine coral reef. Then, Marianne Binetti explains how to save money while still making the garden gorgeous. Next, Mark Harp creates a pondless waterfall. Finally, some favorite gardening products that come from the sea.
After the snow melted from a storm, host Paul James inspects his garden for any damage on his early budding plants. In Seattle, Wash., Ciscoe Morris gives a lesson on bromeliads. In Vancouver, B.C., Egan Davis shows witch hazel, and finally, James uses some oils to control pests in his yard.
Host Paul James covers the extraordinary proportions in the transporting of a very large tree and how easy it is to move a small tree. Head to California where Dharma Webber talks about having bats in the garden. Plus, check out more gadgets and gizmos to keep things tidy.
Host Paul James travels to a California citrus farm, where he chats and eats with Otillia "Toots" Bier. Next, he tells all about terra cotta, giving great tips on how to use and care for these clay pots. Then, Patti Read and the students at a school for the physically-challenged show they are learning the love of gardening. Finally, James shows off some fun woodcutting tools.
Visit Dotty Woodson in Texas and learn about orchids. Host Paul James talks about how stone, wood and pottery can add visual strength and character to any landscape. Next, Marianne Binetti shows how one man's trash is another man's treasure. Finally, James shows some more fun gadgets.
Host Paul James shows various containers and ideas for plants. Then, visit Morning Side Elementary where the kids are Junior Master Gardeners. Next, Cisco Morris tells all about palms.
Host Paul James does some routine chores around his house. Visit Kelley Moritz as she does an irrigation audit to determine the amount of water being distributed. Learn about holly with Egan Davis, and see some great watering gadgets.
Host Paul James goes through a list of his favorite, interesting and easy-to-grow plants in alphabetical order! Next, James goes to Mike's house to help him reorganize his messy excuse of a shed. Then, Gil Frishman in San Francisco teaches us about the nutritional benefits of sprouts. Finally, James presents some cutting-edge grass cutting gadgets.
Host Paul James shows how much his yard has transformed over the last five years. Then James' personal trainer, Wes Cole, teaches some methods to avoiding strain in the garden. Next, visit Jimmy Turner at the Dallas Arboretum to discuss azaleas. Finally, James shows us some awesome watering gadgets.
Host Paul James goes around his place to do some before summer pruning. Then, head to Clark's house where James helps to rejuvenate the life and soil under an existing magnolia tree. Next, it's off to a Dallas Arboretum where Jimmy Turner is bonkers for bulbs. Finally, see some fun trimming gadgets.
Host Paul James takes his wife to a local nursery and discusses how to make the best of it and the purchase. Next, he goes around his house and inspects the plants for repotting or pruning needs. Then, head to Portland, Oreg., to meet Scott Vergara about bringing the Alpines to your backyard. Plus, see cool and easy-to-use cutting tools.
Host Paul James travels to Lisa's where her Japanese maple hasn't been watered in over a year. Then, he does a Q&A session. Next, Egan Davis shows how to dress up your patio. Finally, James talks water and introduces us to some more watering gadgets.
Host Paul James walks us through some steps for transitioning from spring to summer. Then, he visits Allison and her dying pine tree. Next, Bud Stuckey tells how to make a beautiful, yet safe yard for canines, as well as how to build a fun doghouse. Finally, James shows some more weeding gadgets.
Host Paul James is planting a lovely goldenrain tree for his wife, Carrie, and gives tips on the proper way of doing so. Then, head to Gina's house to see how leaving a garden bed unattended leads to a weedy mess. Plus, Hartman Kable builds an awesome tree house in an incredible cedar tree. Finally, James discusses the difference between synthetic and organic chemicals.
Host Paul James visits Mark and discusses how to treat his roses organically, as well as how to eliminate earwigs, aphids, black spots and other fungal diseases. Then, go to James' where he addresses some issues of hanging baskets such as weight, watering and light. Afterwards, Hartman builds a stylish garden shed to store cool tools. Finally, James yells "timber" and discusses the best way to cut down a dead tree.
Head to host Paul James' house, where he's hanging with his daughter, Hannah, and answering a variety of questions, such as the difference between fruits and vegetables. Next, go to Frank's house where Paul helps dress up his place with some much-needed plant life. Jane Shannon then shows how to make a water feature for the lawn or deck without spending a ton of money on it. Finally, James fills in the cracks of his patio with some polymeric gravel, which works much better then his previous crust gravel.
Host Paul James helps guest Christina employ some tricks for keeping the kitties out of the garden and back into their litter box. Then, it's back to James' to get examples of some very useful watering tools for the faucet and for the hose. Next, it's off to COPIA to talk with Colby Eierman about how to harvest mini veggies. Finally, James gives us some pointers on how to alleviate a wasp problem, but also reminds us that wasps are a helpful predator in the garden.
Host Paul James reviews a number of spreaders and sprayers for the yard, as well as some of the pros and cons of each. Next it's off to Maria's where James teaches her a little Compost 101, so she can turn her garden waste into garden gold. Head to Bud Stuckey's home, where he talks to us about the fun and benefits of container gardening. Finally, James gives some pointers on how to work safely with gas cans and gas equipment.
Host Paul James answers viewers' gardening questions and recommends some helpful gadgets. Then, chili pepper expert Paul Bosland talks about the diversity of peppers and their flavors. Next, Paul James explains how to eradicate moles, emphasizing non-harmful approaches. Last, in just a few short steps he builds a rustic bench from a tree he cut down.
Host Paul James prepares for the first winter freeze by discussing some pointers in transitioning from summer to fall, such as, fertilizing and tidying up the landscape. Next, head to Mike's where James discusses some easy ways to change from a chemical yard to an organic one. Emily Gatch from Seeds of Change brews some tasty compost tea to apply as a highly nutritious solution to her existing plants and crops. Finally, it's back to James with his gadgets and gizmos.
Host Paul James puts in a new patio just next to his water feature so that he can sit and enjoy the view! Then, it's off to Jerry's house, where his weeding and dying backyard needs some nutritional attention. Next, visit The Seeds of Change where Emily talks all about the delicious composition and history of melons. Finally, James grubs down with his grubbing tools!
Host Paul James may be the Gardener Guy but he still hires a lawn service company to assist in sprucing up and maintaining his landscape. James invites Howard Nixon, his lawn service provider, to talk about the ins and outs of lawn service. Next, James goes over the need for amending your soil routinely because after all, "the secret is in the soil." Next, get crackin' with Ed Laivo, who talks all about nuts! Finally, it's back to James' home front where he explains specific post-seeding problems and what follow up steps to take to ensure that the seeds don't wash away with the first watering.
You've got gardening questions? Host Paul James' got answers. In this Q&A segment, James answers a variety of viewer queries from what type of shrubs go in what planting zones to what to do with doggie doo-doo. Next, it's off to visit friend Brad and discuss the many options of bird food and bird feeders as well as how to feed them with out feeding the squirrels. Visit Ed Laivo, who talks about the lip smacking fun of pomegranates, from where they come from to their nutritional value and how easy they are to maintain. Finally, it's back to James' where he demonstrates how to get a burst of color in your pots by forcing bulbs.
Host Paul James builds raised beds out of wood frames so that he can plant tasty veggies. Next, he advises not to let those deer get us down and offers some helpful tips on how to send Bambi packing. Then, guest Doug Grant demonstrates how to customize a grungy BBQ into a smoking-hot BBQ island that's a sizzling backyard focal point. Finally, Paul reminds us that mushrooms are key players in the decomposition of dead and rotting wood.
Having trouble getting the mower started? With a little easy maintenance you'll have it up and running in no time. Then, it's off to Virginia Dawson's house where we learn how to light up the garden with some super solar solutions. Next, visit hydroponics guru Mike Dial, who dials us in on the elements of hydroponics gardening. Finally, James tells us how to get the most out of moss!
Host Paul James works on various decorating projects in his landscape for a little face lift before the winter chill sets in. Then, he visits Suz and Jim Wahl who cannot seem to find a mutual peace with their pruning practices. Next, Colby Eierman shows how to bring the tastes of the Far East into gardens by explaining how to harvest and protect them properly. Finally, it's temperature time! James emphasizes the importance of both the soil temperature and the compost temperature.
A landscape designer adds drama and sizzle to a boring backyard with colorful plants and furniture.
A landscape designer shows you how to build your own relaxing rain-chain fountain.
A rose expert explains how to prune your rose bushes without overdoing it.
A trip to a garden show provides plenty of inspiration and ideas for your garden.
Paul shares tips for growing "green." Plus, how to create a beautiful Japanese garden.
See how Paul deals with a surprising spring freeze. Plus, how to create a non-toxic lawn.
Paul James transforms an old oak barrel into a decorative and sturdy garden table.
Gardening chores that are a must, plus Paul's favorite plants that are easy to maintain.
How too much rain can cause real problems and some helpful advice on what to do.
Paul visits a garlic farm and tours the deliciously fragrant factory.
Paul shows you how to give your garden a tropical twist with colorful plantings and accessories.
Paul gives his evergreen bed a much-needed makeover. Plus, visit a botanical theme park.
Paul gets down and dirty dealing with deadwood. Plus, going bonkers for bonsai trees.
Paul visits a historic blueberry farm. Plus, French gardening techniques.
Master gardener Paul James tries his hand at carpentry; check out Paul's new potting bench. Plus, he meets John Spaulding, who has a passion for palms.
An expert shows you how to create charming tabletop gardens. You have questions? Paul has the answers in another Q&A. Then, he visits a chocolatey-delicious garden.
Paul shows off the latest and greatest gardening gadgets and gizmos.
Paul discusses spacing requirements for plants.
To start, Paul assembles a compost bin. Then, he shows us his seating areas.
Paul helps some friends plant a tree and visits fig grower Ed Laivo. Along the way, he provides safety tips and demonstrates gizmos that protect the eyes, ears and lungs while in the garden.
After Paul installs a water feature, he goes on a mushroom hunt with Patrice Benson. Then, he meets up with Joel Holland who squashes the competition with his hunkin' pumpkins. Finally, Paul presents some kits for growing mushrooms at home.
Host Paul James visits some high school students that totally dig plants, and Julie Chai demonstrates how to make an umbrella pot. Finally, Paul addresses overgrowth issues in a pond.
Paul James visits Cedar Grove Compost where yard waste is made into gardeners' gold. Then, Phil Radspinner provides an overview of what it takes to garden organically.
Paul shows how to prepare for frost season, then visits the zoo. Next, he meets with Carol Reed to discuss ways to implement organic practices into yards. Finally, Paul makes a plant scrapbook.
Paul provides tips on extending the life of cut flowers. Then, James Nieh gives the buzz on bees, and Jill Slater shows her contemporary twist on the classic knot garden.
Paul points out the pluses of poinsettias, then gets fired up with firepits and fireplaces. Then, see how you can defy gravity with a living wall.
Host Paul James walks through his own landscape to see how it fared after one of the biggest ice storms ever. Then, he gets a taste of one couple's backyard oasis bearing some rare and yummy plants. Then, Michael Glassman brings indoor comfort to an outdoor patio.
Host Paul James is off to visit the Sod-Father, George Biagi, for a little turf talk. Then, it's cold outside, so time for some winter garden chores. Finally, Paul checks in on his bonsai to see how they're faring.
It's out with the old and in with the new for container plants, as host Paul James removes and prunes his plants and gets the containers ready for another season. Then, Paul goes nuts when he visits Blue Diamond Almonds for a tour of their protein powerhouse. And Peter Whitely shows how to make birdhouses really sing.
Jessica Lundberg of Lundberg Rice explains how they farm this delicious side dish while respecting and sustaining the earth. Then, heavy rain at host Paul James' house forces him to stay indoors, so it's a good time for a Q&A on indoor gardening issues. Then, Michael Glassman explores single color-themed gardens by doing a monochromatic landscape. Finally, Paul has some tips for safeguarding trees.
A major ice storm has left host Paul James' landscape in ruins, so he hires professionals to help clean it up. Then, he visits a winery with some fruity harvest that pleases his palate, while Jill Slater creates a patio spa in her backyard.
All aboard as host Paul James meets a gardener who knows how to keep things on track in his railroad themed gardens. Meanwhile, Roberta Walker demonstrates how to accent a drab corner with a simple stone wall, and then Paul gets to the bottom of bulbs.
Host Paul James shares tips on wrangling your raindrops in a method of landscaping known as xeriscaping. Then, David Salman gives an overview of drought-tolerant plants that save time and money. Meanwhile, Roberta Walker demonstrates how to construct a low maintenance landscape, and Paul gives the trick on of the wisest water practices around.
Host Paul James has some stump masters grinding on the unsightly stumps around his yard. Then, he introduces some of his favorite oddball herbs. And, Paul goes back to the roots of a plant's life, from plug to purchase.
Host Paul James visits a farmers market bustling with locally grown organic goodness. Then, he answers some of the toughest lawn questions and provides ideas on mixing things up and adding layers of nutrition to make a happy lawn.
Host Paul James has a lunch date at a place where the garden goodies don't travel far from the ground to the plate. Then, he makes a list of top container plants and explains the benefits of reading labels.
Host Paul James flies high with some winged beauties that bring new life to the garden. Then, he goes international with some plant picks that have come a long way. Finally, he provides tips on creating a wiggly compost factory.
How hot should compost get? How long can you leave trees in containers? Host Paul James provides the answers to these questions and more. Plus, he harvests plants that come ready to roll and shares tips on how to get the most out of petal purchases.
Host Paul James gives a confab on conifers, from the types available to how they are used in landscapes to their rates of growth. Then, Jerry Addington sheds some light on indoor lighting. Finally, Paul explains what it means when a plant is bolting.
Host Paul James visits a bamboo garden and gets to the root of these running shoots. After a visit to a garden with down home charm, feathered friends provide some inside tricks when it comes to composting, and guest Jill Slater has ideas on how to turn a backyard into a bouquet. Finally, there's an ingenious way to keep your tomatoes safe from critters.
Paul gets to the bottom of bulbs in a visit to the Washington Bulb Company. Next, a delicious Puget Sound landscape provides ideas on how to enjoy the fruits of backyard labor, and guest Roberta Walker dresses up unsightly driveway dividers.
A visit to Rainier Wood Recyclers shows how old wood can be made into new mulch. Then, guest Barbara Flynn has gardens with plants that have come a long way, and guest Jerry Addington dishes out a lesson on carnivorous plants and hybrids.
After a visit to a farm where the lavender fields are forever, host Paul James has answers to viewers' gardening questions. Then, guest Julie Chai has tips on creating a space that is cozy and easy to keep all year round.
Host Paul James meets a couple that combines their passions for art and gardening to create a one-of-a-kind landscape. Then, Barbara Reisinger demonstrates how gardening is perfect practice for problem solving, while Michael Sestak has some bright ideas for lighting up the landscape. Finally, Paul provides tips on how to detect leaks in water features.
Host Paul James is stumped when it comes to describing Pat Riehl's garden. Then, author Rosalind Creasy provides tips that stretch garden staples while leaving room for ornamentals, and Julie Chai has some fast and fun ways to spruce up the yard one season to the next.
Host Paul James follows a yellow brick road to an exciting storybook garden, while Dan Corson proves that you don't have to live near the equator to have a tropical themed garden. Then, Steve Silk talks about thrillers, fillers and spillers for pots.
Nita-Jo Roundtree provides a tour of her garden landscape, filled to the brim with rare and beautiful annuals. Then, horticulturist Tony Tomeo demonstrates how he puts plant parts together in a process known as grafting, and Kathleen Nelson takes a closer peek at perennials.
It's lockdown for host Paul James as he visits the beautiful gardens of Alcatraz. Then, an inspirational garden sanctuary provides a taste of garden therapy, while tips on packing pots can create architectural pop in a landscape.
Even the Gardener Guy makes mistakes, so host Paul James hopes he can help others learn from some of his gardening mishaps. Then, he visits a four-tiered garden with some lovely, distinct garden rooms and meets generous volunteers who are eager to plant and donate food to those in need. Finally, Paul provides tips on shutting down water features in preparation for winter.
A home's curb appeal is a major selling point, so here are some simple ways to get a landscape in top shape and ready to sell. Then, quick and easy fruit harvesting tips are provided, along with some good advice for preventing sneezes and allergic reactions to garden blooms.
Host Paul James evaluates his garden shed and de-clutters, keeping only the essentials. Then, he gets up close and personal with a fall favorite -- mums. And, tips on preservation can help maintain a garden's legacy for generations to come.
Host Paul James discusses the changes that occur in the fall and offers some advice in avoiding some problems. Then, tips on creating an eco-friendly house garden and irrigation provide lessons that help create picture perfect moments.