Plant of the Week: Forsythia

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Plant of the Week: Forsythia

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Published on Mar 29, 2025, 8:59:27 AM
Total time: 00:33:36

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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 
 
Guest host: Dave Mecham 
 
8:05 
8:20 
  • Is it safe to use new pressure-treated 2x6’s for grow box sides?
  • Should I hire a professional to treat borer holes and, if so, how do I find someone who’s good?
  • If I already have borer issues on my Purple Autumn Ash tree, how do I know when to cut my losses and plant a new tree?
  • Is Isoxaben better than Prodiamine?
  • Can I plant new shrubs in the same holes where my old shrubs were?
  • When is it safe to put my forsythia in the ground? 
8:35 
  • If I use mulch to prevent weeds, will it also prevent the perennials from coming up?
  • How low can I cut my forsythia?
  • Is four the right number of times to fertilize in a season? 
8:50 
  • Is there a spray I can use that will kill the pasture grass but keep my raspberry plants alive?
  • Is my peach tree too tall for branching out?
  • How do I get rid of squirrels? 
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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.

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