Plant of the Week: Common Crocus

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Plant of the Week: Common Crocus

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Published on Mar 1, 2025, 9:03:20 AM
Total time: 00:39:34

Episode Description
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse 
 
8:05 
8:20 
  • When’s the best time to trim rose bushes?
  • Is it a good idea to fertilize lawns this time of year?
  • When’s the best time to trim old lilac bushes, and how much is too much?
  • Can I transplant my peony now?
  • Are crocus bulbs deer resistant?
  • When and how do you fertilize fruit trees?
  • Should I split my established hostas and, if so, when?
  • When do I lay down a grass weed preventative and fertilizer mix?
  • Will using Preen or another pre-emergent in a garden with bulbs harm the bulbs? 
8:35 
  • Can a weed killer be used in a garden that has bulbs?
  • Can I transplant my silverleaf maples into containers now?
  • Is it okay to prune fruit trees this weekend?
  • Should I be concerned about the mold all over my lawn?
  • Is there anything that will slow down my Austrian pines from dropping needles and pinecones? 
8:50 
  • What are some beneficial nematodes I can purchase?
  • What can I do to prevent squash bugs?
  • When can I prune roses?
  • When do I cut back my severely overgrown grape vines?
  • When should I begin to prune my plum and apple trees?
  • How should I trim overgrown Otto Luyken bushes?
  • Should I seed my gravel front yard and park strip and when should I start?
  • Can I prune decorative trees this time of year?
  • Is the saffron crocus available in this area? 
More about KSL Greenhouse

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen live on Saturdays from 8-11am.