Tips for Growing Pears

KSL Greenhouse

Tips for Growing Pears

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Published on Aug 16, 2025, 10:01:19 AM
Total time: 00:37:30

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 
 
9:05 
9:20 
  • Are moisture meters reliable for checking soil moisture?
  • What’s the proper way to water a lawn in sandy soil?
  • What’s a good shade tree with color that will do well in full sun in a south-facing yard?
  • Which works better on “root eaters,” a spray or a granular? 
  • Why are some of the fruits on my tomato plants turning black?
  • Is there any way to get rid of the round, hard spots on my lawn that have tubers in them? 
9:35 
  • What should I do if most of the needles on my Douglas firs have turn brown?
  • Can I cut off the tree roots that are growing up in my front yard?
  • Is there anything I can do to stop hornets and bees from eating my peaches?
  • Is it okay to put Yukon Gold potatoes in my compost bin?
  • If I have a grub- or cutworm-infested lawn and leave it untreated this season, will they overwinter and be a problem next season? 
9:50 
  • What groundcover would work best in an area that has sprinklers and gets partial shade?
  • What’s the best indicator that you have sod webworm?
  • What can I do to get my lawn to grow?
  • What should I do if I see borers on my green ash tree even though it looks healthy?
  • What’s the reason why city trees in Europe are identified with metal tags?
  • How do I know if it’s a fungus or a bug eating my lawn? 
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.