News Talk 550 KTSA http://www.gardening.ktsa.com Bob Webster Talks Organic Gardening with Good People The Bob Webster Gardening Show is South Texas' source for the best and most accurate organic gardening tips and techniques. The Bob Webster Gardening Show is South Texas' source for the best and most accurate organic gardening tips and techniques. en-us Border Media Studios San Antonio Texas Border Media Studios dchilds@bmpradio.com No South Texas Gardening Podcast http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201203/10292370.jpg Do nematodes need to be reapplied after too much rain? Lantanas are blooming heavily, can they be pruned? The varieties of mound lantanas. Bermuda grass is sprouting between the stepping stone, is there a spray to kill it back? Is diesel a good idea? A pe Do nematodes need to be reapplied after too much rain? Lantanas are blooming heavily, can they be pruned? The varieties of mound lantanas. Bermuda grass is sprouting between the stepping stone, is there a spray to kill it back? Is diesel a good idea? A pe Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:01:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12851781.jpg Crape Myrtles aren't blooming like other crape myrtles. Will horses eat honeysuckle? Hot wiring the garden from livestock. Applying nematodes - what is the process? Crape Myrtles aren't blooming like other crape myrtles. Will horses eat honeysuckle? Hot wiring the garden from livestock. Applying nematodes - what is the process? Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:53:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12851743.jpg Is the algae that grows in rain water buckets safe? When do you begin planting tomatoes and squash? Potato plants were beaten up by the hail. Okra was dug up and moved, will they be fine? Find a good rain gauge at cocorahs.com Is the algae that grows in rain water buckets safe? When do you begin planting tomatoes and squash? Potato plants were beaten up by the hail. Okra was dug up and moved, will they be fine? Find a good rain gauge at cocorahs.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:47:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12851659.JPG A Mexican Key Lime tree is not growing like it should. Can an Esperanza grow alongside an oak and a pecan tree? A sago has too many pups that matured to make a multiple trunk plant. The Squash Vine Borer strikes again. Can the plant be saved? A Mexican Key Lime tree is not growing like it should. Can an Esperanza grow alongside an oak and a pecan tree? A sago has too many pups that matured to make a multiple trunk plant. The Squash Vine Borer strikes again. Can the plant be saved? Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:20:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12851634.jpg Rains hit across Texas. Mosquitoes and BTI sprays on the land. Bees and wasps being aggravated by chemical misting. Varieties of wasps. Planting Bermuda seeds in the summer months. Rains hit across Texas. Mosquitoes and BTI sprays on the land. Bees and wasps being aggravated by chemical misting. Varieties of wasps. Planting Bermuda seeds in the summer months. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:56:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12845652.jpg The tomatoes have little white spots on the skin, is the fruit still good? An oak tree didn't recover from the winter and looks like it's dying. The tomatoes have little white spots on the skin, is the fruit still good? An oak tree didn't recover from the winter and looks like it's dying. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:47:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12845602.jpg When is using spinosad too much spinosad for the garden? Applying spinosad after the rains. What's a good flower to pot for the sun? Do you cut the water if the beets and onions aren't growing? Grasshoppers are attacking the crops, is there a solution When is using spinosad too much spinosad for the garden? Applying spinosad after the rains. What's a good flower to pot for the sun? Do you cut the water if the beets and onions aren't growing? Grasshoppers are attacking the crops, is there a solution Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:39:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12845594.jpg The Pole Beans are not growing. Using seaweed after the rain. Caterpillars are eating the dill. Lime trees are growing pretty sluggish. A few tricks to fight against fire ants. The Pole Beans are not growing. Using seaweed after the rain. Caterpillars are eating the dill. Lime trees are growing pretty sluggish. A few tricks to fight against fire ants. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:31:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12845550.jpg Pillbugs are out of control, how do you get rid of them? Green worms eating Christmas Butter Beans. The movie Genetic Roulette, the Risk of GMOs. Pillbugs are out of control, how do you get rid of them? Green worms eating Christmas Butter Beans. The movie Genetic Roulette, the Risk of GMOs. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:24:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12845538.jpg How much orange oil will have to be used to get rid of weeds? A good source for hydroponic gardening. Leaves are just falling off a rose bush that was doing well. How often and when should you prune roses? A Joseph's Coat is doing too well crawling all o How much orange oil will have to be used to get rid of weeds? A good source for hydroponic gardening. Leaves are just falling off a rose bush that was doing well. How often and when should you prune roses? A Joseph's Coat is doing too well crawling all o Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:50:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12839417.jpg A whole lot of beetles have invaded the garden. Using cornmeal on leaves. Lacebugs on lantana flowers. A cedar elm has failing branches. A whole lot of beetles have invaded the garden. Using cornmeal on leaves. Lacebugs on lantana flowers. A cedar elm has failing branches. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:43:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12839379.jpg The leaves of a gardenia are yellowing. Bermuda grass keeps springing up around the rose bushes. Dozens of caterpillars sprung up over a mint plant. Johnny Jump-ups and periwinkles are suddenly dying overnight. Katydids are not being held back. The leaves of a gardenia are yellowing. Bermuda grass keeps springing up around the rose bushes. Dozens of caterpillars sprung up over a mint plant. Johnny Jump-ups and periwinkles are suddenly dying overnight. Katydids are not being held back. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:31:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12839329.jpg How do you control mosquitoes in plants and leaves? The Aquabat. Black dots on tomatoes and beginning to split. Tomatoes didn't come out with a good flavor. How do you control mosquitoes in plants and leaves? The Aquabat. Black dots on tomatoes and beginning to split. Tomatoes didn't come out with a good flavor. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:23:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12839302.jpg Do blackberry branches need to be pruned? When is a good time to transplant blackberry sprouts? Using cinnamon to protect bulbs. A stump of an Arizona Ash is in the way of a new bush. A raised bed has been left barren, can the grass be solarized? Do blackberry branches need to be pruned? When is a good time to transplant blackberry sprouts? Using cinnamon to protect bulbs. A stump of an Arizona Ash is in the way of a new bush. A raised bed has been left barren, can the grass be solarized? Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:02:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12839245.jpg A dozen of pomegranates are growing. How do you keep the plant healthy? A dozen of pomegranates are growing. How do you keep the plant healthy? Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:10:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12827642.jpg Coring caladium bulbs. Eliminating a nest of bees. Is it time to dig elephant garlic? The tops of the onions are falling over, but still green. Preparing to raise and eat onions. Tomato plants are too close together. Coring caladium bulbs. Eliminating a nest of bees. Is it time to dig elephant garlic? The tops of the onions are falling over, but still green. Preparing to raise and eat onions. Tomato plants are too close together. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:48:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12809224.jpg What options are there to cook japanese eggplant? Beans are shriveling. Liquid Humates. Propagating turks cap from cuttings. Is now a good time to compost a fig tree? What options are there to cook japanese eggplant? Beans are shriveling. Liquid Humates. Propagating turks cap from cuttings. Is now a good time to compost a fig tree? Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:42:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12809190.jpg A four o'clock plant is yellowing and shriveling. How do you propagate shrimp plants? Does manure-free compost work as well as regular compost? A big problem with mosquitos. A four o'clock plant is yellowing and shriveling. How do you propagate shrimp plants? Does manure-free compost work as well as regular compost? A big problem with mosquitos. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:36:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12809179.jpg A pecan tree is got failing limbs and browning leaves. Where in the ground can fleas hide? A discussion on nematodes. Food-grade diatomaceous earth. When is a good time to prune bush roses? A pecan tree is got failing limbs and browning leaves. Where in the ground can fleas hide? A discussion on nematodes. Food-grade diatomaceous earth. When is a good time to prune bush roses? Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:26:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12809143.jpg Bob and Howard talk about the rain across Texas. A discussion about humic acid. Dealing with mosquitoes the organic way. Controlling grasshoppers. Why don't nematodes control squash vine borer? Bob and Howard talk about the rain across Texas. A discussion about humic acid. Dealing with mosquitoes the organic way. Controlling grasshoppers. Why don't nematodes control squash vine borer? Wed, 5 Jun 2013 06:33:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12786738.jpg A hyacinth bean and eucalyptus plant are in pots, what is good to help them grow? A new formula for a new type of compost. Can asparagus be moved if it's planted too close? Do mosquito larvae stay alive when the water dries out? A hyacinth bean and eucalyptus plant are in pots, what is good to help them grow? A new formula for a new type of compost. Can asparagus be moved if it's planted too close? Do mosquito larvae stay alive when the water dries out? Wed, 5 Jun 2013 06:23:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12786694.jpg The benefits of coffee grounds in the garden. Where can it be put, and what can it be used for? A blackberry bush is growing some stray canes. What are some good variety of squash to grow now? Growing green beans. The benefits of coffee grounds in the garden. Where can it be put, and what can it be used for? A blackberry bush is growing some stray canes. What are some good variety of squash to grow now? Growing green beans. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 06:17:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12786655.jpg Planting a hoja santa plant in the backyard. A sago palm is about to bloom. Can pruning take care of some stray prawns off the bottom? A squash has collapsed in on itself. Fighting the Squash Vine Borer. Planting a hoja santa plant in the backyard. A sago palm is about to bloom. Can pruning take care of some stray prawns off the bottom? A squash has collapsed in on itself. Fighting the Squash Vine Borer. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 06:10:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12786643.jpg When using humic acid, can it be mixed with compost tea? Green beans are starting to dry up. Controlling fire ants. What do fire ants like most in the garden? Nematodes. Controlling Aphids. When using humic acid, can it be mixed with compost tea? Green beans are starting to dry up. Controlling fire ants. What do fire ants like most in the garden? Nematodes. Controlling Aphids. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 06:04:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12786610.jpg Tomato plants have now merged into one big tomato bush. Is there a way to divide them up? Weeds are overpowering the okra plant. When is a good time to propagate verbenas? Tomato plants have now merged into one big tomato bush. Is there a way to divide them up? Weeds are overpowering the okra plant. When is a good time to propagate verbenas? Tue, 4 Jun 2013 06:04:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12780055.jpg The hazards of anaerobic bacteria in the garden. A discussion on sulfur dioxide. Tomato leaves are yellowing, why is that? Should tomatoes get full sun? What's the best tomato fertilizer? The hazards of anaerobic bacteria in the garden. A discussion on sulfur dioxide. Tomato leaves are yellowing, why is that? Should tomatoes get full sun? What's the best tomato fertilizer? Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:31:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12773509.jpg Looking for a low-growing loropetalum variety. Why aren't there anymore fireflies around? A viburnum shrub has leaves that are browning. What's a good grass that will grow in 100% shade? Looking for a low-growing loropetalum variety. Why aren't there anymore fireflies around? A viburnum shrub has leaves that are browning. What's a good grass that will grow in 100% shade? Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:24:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12773489.jpg How long does a Hong Kong Orchid need to be staked? What's a good zinnia flower that can be grown in South Texas? Protecting peach trees from rodents. What's a low growing bush with bottom cover? Pruning Oleander. How long does a Hong Kong Orchid need to be staked? What's a good zinnia flower that can be grown in South Texas? Protecting peach trees from rodents. What's a low growing bush with bottom cover? Pruning Oleander. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:18:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12773456.jpg Will dogs get into oleander if planted? A crape myrtle needs to be revived from the drought. A terrible problem with squash bugs. Treating okra seed. Cottony Root Rot on okra. Will dogs get into oleander if planted? A crape myrtle needs to be revived from the drought. A terrible problem with squash bugs. Treating okra seed. Cottony Root Rot on okra. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:13:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12773431.jpg A strange stinging sensation from picking lettuce. Lettuce growing in the summer. Live Oak in a raised bed is surrounded by bermuda grass. Is there a way to get rid of the grass without hurting the tree? Do cucumbers need bees to pollinate? A strange stinging sensation from picking lettuce. Lettuce growing in the summer. Live Oak in a raised bed is surrounded by bermuda grass. Is there a way to get rid of the grass without hurting the tree? Do cucumbers need bees to pollinate? Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:08:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201306/12773423.jpg A goldfish plant is losing its leaves. A goldfish plant is losing its leaves. Fri, 31 May 2013 06:25:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12760155.jpg Spidermites started on the spinach, but now they are spreading across the whole garden. Can you grow new potatoes in the fall as well as the spring? Formula to spray away thistles. A meyer lemon tree is growing back from the bottom, is it the same plant? Spidermites started on the spinach, but now they are spreading across the whole garden. Can you grow new potatoes in the fall as well as the spring? Formula to spray away thistles. A meyer lemon tree is growing back from the bottom, is it the same plant? Fri, 31 May 2013 06:16:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12760120.jpg On the heirlooms of the tomatoes is a new disease making them wilt and die. Brown leaf virus on potatoes. Using cages on asparagus. On the heirlooms of the tomatoes is a new disease making them wilt and die. Brown leaf virus on potatoes. Using cages on asparagus. Thu, 30 May 2013 06:33:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12754622.jpg Can caladiums grow in the shade? How close do you plant caladium bulbs? What other plants grow in the shade? Do aloe vera need to be put plant in the sun or the shade? Cocorahs.org is a website for rain gaging. Planting Knock-out Roses in full sun. Can caladiums grow in the shade? How close do you plant caladium bulbs? What other plants grow in the shade? Do aloe vera need to be put plant in the sun or the shade? Cocorahs.org is a website for rain gaging. Planting Knock-out Roses in full sun. Thu, 30 May 2013 06:23:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12754598.jpg The Amaryllis has an excess of seed, is the seed any good to plant? Has the soil warmed up enough to plant bermuda? Will tiff bermuda override common bermuda? Yellow flowers that grow like weeds. The Amaryllis has an excess of seed, is the seed any good to plant? Has the soil warmed up enough to plant bermuda? Will tiff bermuda override common bermuda? Yellow flowers that grow like weeds. Thu, 30 May 2013 06:10:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12754545.jpg A rush of fleas in the garage - How to get rid of fleas in a hurry. Aphids are on the corn and the lettuce. Ants are following the aphids, or is it the other way around? Tomatoes have no blooms. A rush of fleas in the garage - How to get rid of fleas in a hurry. Aphids are on the corn and the lettuce. Ants are following the aphids, or is it the other way around? Tomatoes have no blooms. Thu, 30 May 2013 06:03:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12754518.jpg Blue Plumbago and Bonganvilla. What are plants are good for whiskey barrel gardening? Black-foot daisy. Plumenarias. Mystery berry from California. Blue Plumbago and Bonganvilla. What are plants are good for whiskey barrel gardening? Black-foot daisy. Plumenarias. Mystery berry from California. Wed, 29 May 2013 06:44:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12748708.jpg When is a good time to prune a bottle brush tree? Cocorahs.org is a rain gage website for rainfall totals. Black smudges on tomato plants. Vine boars and how to prevent them. When is a good time to prune a bottle brush tree? Cocorahs.org is a rain gage website for rainfall totals. Black smudges on tomato plants. Vine boars and how to prevent them. Wed, 29 May 2013 06:35:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12748659.jpg Will the hard rain wash away the Growin Green fertilizer? Will it have to be reapplied? Will the hard rain wash away the Growin Green fertilizer? Will it have to be reapplied? Wed, 29 May 2013 06:21:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12748633.jpg Stink bugs are running rampant on the tomatoes. Liquid garlic and its benefits for roses and other plants. Books to reference on organic gardening. Organic vs. inorganic fertilizer on the soil. Chicken fertilizer. Stink bugs are running rampant on the tomatoes. Liquid garlic and its benefits for roses and other plants. Books to reference on organic gardening. Organic vs. inorganic fertilizer on the soil. Chicken fertilizer. Wed, 29 May 2013 06:09:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12748597.jpg Moving fruit trees from pots to the garden. Is it too late soil on the grass? Is it too late for tomatoes? Storing Mountain Laurel seeds. Moving fruit trees from pots to the garden. Is it too late soil on the grass? Is it too late for tomatoes? Storing Mountain Laurel seeds. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:41:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12718507.JPG How to harvest seeds on an Orchid Tree. Air layering a tree to take seeds. A goldfish plant is doing well, but is not blooming any "goldfish." Plenty of blooms, but no squash, what's wrong? How to harvest seeds on an Orchid Tree. Air layering a tree to take seeds. A goldfish plant is doing well, but is not blooming any "goldfish." Plenty of blooms, but no squash, what's wrong? Thu, 23 May 2013 06:32:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12718448.jpg Assassin bugs are covering artichokes, are they good or bad? An antique rose buds are getting brown and is wilting. Can you trim a Desert Willow? Assassin bugs are covering artichokes, are they good or bad? An antique rose buds are getting brown and is wilting. Can you trim a Desert Willow? Thu, 23 May 2013 06:26:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12718420.jpg How to cut sweet potato slips to plant them. How far apart do you plant them from each. What are the main issues with mushroom compost? How far apart do you plant corns, beans and squash? What critter is sneaking to steal peaches? How to cut sweet potato slips to plant them. How far apart do you plant them from each. What are the main issues with mushroom compost? How far apart do you plant corns, beans and squash? What critter is sneaking to steal peaches? Thu, 23 May 2013 05:59:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12718344.jpg Can both Palo Verde Trees and Desert Willow grow in South Texas? Fungus on Esperanza plant. Can both Palo Verde Trees and Desert Willow grow in South Texas? Fungus on Esperanza plant. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:21:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12711799.jpg A pineapple guava tree has leaves that are yellowing. Is this the right time of year to plant fig trees? A pineapple guava tree has leaves that are yellowing. Is this the right time of year to plant fig trees? Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12711759.jpg Bob talks with Howard Garrett about gardening and other wonderful topics that all gardeners should hear. Bob talks with Howard Garrett about gardening and other wonderful topics that all gardeners should hear. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:09:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12711729.jpg The branches of a Monterey Oak are too low, is it okay to cut them? A strange fungus is growing on the rocks of a lava bed. How long do you let a drip system run? The branches of a Monterey Oak are too low, is it okay to cut them? A strange fungus is growing on the rocks of a lava bed. How long do you let a drip system run? Wed, 22 May 2013 06:41:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12711601.JPG A rose bush and yard have been destroyed by hail damage. When is a good time for planting Caladium bulbs? A Confederate Jasmine plant is drooping and not growing. When can shallots be harvested? A rose bush and yard have been destroyed by hail damage. When is a good time for planting Caladium bulbs? A Confederate Jasmine plant is drooping and not growing. When can shallots be harvested? Wed, 22 May 2013 06:31:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12711541.jpg Do spidermites travel in the tomato plants when they are moved? Moving heavy tubs of soil and tomato plants. Plant wash to stop early blite on tomatoes. Using rabbit manure for tomatoes. Soil treatment for potatoes. Do spidermites travel in the tomato plants when they are moved? Moving heavy tubs of soil and tomato plants. Plant wash to stop early blite on tomatoes. Using rabbit manure for tomatoes. Soil treatment for potatoes. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:16:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12696757.jpg What temperature do Pride of Barbados like? Bugs that cause problems for squash plants. Leaves curlying on naval oranges. Something is damaging the peaches, what to spray with? Keeping of roses from yellowing. Gardinas are dying. What temperature do Pride of Barbados like? Bugs that cause problems for squash plants. Leaves curlying on naval oranges. Something is damaging the peaches, what to spray with? Keeping of roses from yellowing. Gardinas are dying. Mon, 20 May 2013 06:48:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12696726.jpg Leaf dieback is affecting sweet potato slips. A special mixture that takes care of cut ants and grasshoppers. How many doses of Nematodes are necessary to control fleas? Roma Tomatoes and beans are not sprouting very well, why is that? Leaf dieback is affecting sweet potato slips. A special mixture that takes care of cut ants and grasshoppers. How many doses of Nematodes are necessary to control fleas? Roma Tomatoes and beans are not sprouting very well, why is that? Mon, 20 May 2013 06:01:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12696585.jpg Getting lemon and lime trees out of buckets and into the ground, any recommendations? What's a good material for a large pot for trees? The problem with peat-based soils. Is too late in the season to plant onions? What can be good to plant this season? Getting lemon and lime trees out of buckets and into the ground, any recommendations? What's a good material for a large pot for trees? The problem with peat-based soils. Is too late in the season to plant onions? What can be good to plant this season? Wed, 15 May 2013 07:55:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12671476.jpg Plant wash isn't doing any good for Sungold tomatoes. Green zucchini is growing, but yellow zucchini is not. Some ideas with squash. Chemicals in a raised bed, did the tomatoes get ruined? Beware of Spidermites. Plant wash isn't doing any good for Sungold tomatoes. Green zucchini is growing, but yellow zucchini is not. Some ideas with squash. Chemicals in a raised bed, did the tomatoes get ruined? Beware of Spidermites. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12671421.jpg The trick to setting buds. The benefits of Garrett juice. Research on leaf matter. Dealing with an ordeal with mosquitoes. A discussion on cornmeal. Planting garlic. The trick to setting buds. The benefits of Garrett juice. Research on leaf matter. Dealing with an ordeal with mosquitoes. A discussion on cornmeal. Planting garlic. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:39:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12671387.jpg Where do fungus gnats come from, and how to get rid of them? Thrips on roses. What can be done about a severe termite invasion? Corn has a strange powder left by insects. Cross pollinating corn. Where do fungus gnats come from, and how to get rid of them? Thrips on roses. What can be done about a severe termite invasion? Corn has a strange powder left by insects. Cross pollinating corn. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:07:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12664672.jpg How to keep a Purple German Iris blooming after a successful season. Texas is too hot for growing rhubarb. Need to get rid a lot of nutsedge in the garden. Will stinkbugs get into other garden plants? Is corn gluten meal as good as regular corn meal? Vici How to keep a Purple German Iris blooming after a successful season. Texas is too hot for growing rhubarb. Need to get rid a lot of nutsedge in the garden. Will stinkbugs get into other garden plants? Is corn gluten meal as good as regular corn meal? Vici Tue, 14 May 2013 07:59:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12664603.jpg Leaf Cutter Ants are destroying roses. Bob recommends what to do to stop them. A summer squash isn't growing, is it competing with other garden plants? Corn crops don't grow as tall as other farmed corn, why is that? About the Black Walnut Tree. Leaf Cutter Ants are destroying roses. Bob recommends what to do to stop them. A summer squash isn't growing, is it competing with other garden plants? Corn crops don't grow as tall as other farmed corn, why is that? About the Black Walnut Tree. Tue, 14 May 2013 07:51:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12664555.jpg Protecting zucchini and squash from borer moths. What formulas will keep the larvae from destroying garden plants? What's a good ornamental plant for the front porch? Where is a good place for regional seeds? What's the difference of a fire and and a le Protecting zucchini and squash from borer moths. What formulas will keep the larvae from destroying garden plants? What's a good ornamental plant for the front porch? Where is a good place for regional seeds? What's the difference of a fire and and a le Tue, 14 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12664505.jpg To attract bees, can you use sugar water like when it's to attract hummingbirds? Are there any other methods to attract bees? To attract bees, can you use sugar water like when it's to attract hummingbirds? Are there any other methods to attract bees? Tue, 14 May 2013 07:28:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12664414.jpg A pomegranate is not producing any fruit. Radishes are not producing are not creating bulbs. What radishes grow well in Texas? Can radishes grow in the shade? A tomato plant is bushy, but short. A pomegranate is not producing any fruit. Radishes are not producing are not creating bulbs. What radishes grow well in Texas? Can radishes grow in the shade? A tomato plant is bushy, but short. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:29:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12657710.jpg A mesquite tree is oozing on one side. Is an anaqua tree a good one to grow? Will pruning a Hibiscus make the plant healthier at this time? A late freeze hurt a tomato plant. Preventing Early Blite. Using garlic to stop aphids and thrips. Live Oak Tree ha A mesquite tree is oozing on one side. Is an anaqua tree a good one to grow? Will pruning a Hibiscus make the plant healthier at this time? A late freeze hurt a tomato plant. Preventing Early Blite. Using garlic to stop aphids and thrips. Live Oak Tree ha Mon, 13 May 2013 08:10:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12657594.jpg Caladium bulbs haven't been sprouting yet, why is that? Elephant ears and other plants suggested for hot weather. Should bird netting be used on bell peppers? Cucumbers are starting to get a discoloration. Potato plants. Spinach. Pomegranate leaves are f Caladium bulbs haven't been sprouting yet, why is that? Elephant ears and other plants suggested for hot weather. Should bird netting be used on bell peppers? Cucumbers are starting to get a discoloration. Potato plants. Spinach. Pomegranate leaves are f Mon, 13 May 2013 08:04:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12657517.jpg A white mildew and some browning is growing on peas, how to get rid of it? A verbena is drying out. How to enrich the soil to make sure growing vegetables are richer. A red beetle is crawling in the compost. A white mildew and some browning is growing on peas, how to get rid of it? A verbena is drying out. How to enrich the soil to make sure growing vegetables are richer. A red beetle is crawling in the compost. Mon, 13 May 2013 07:54:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12657490.jpg A caller has a strange flowering plant, but Bob explains how to determine how new plants are worth planting. A discussion on capers in the winter. A caller has a strange flowering plant, but Bob explains how to determine how new plants are worth planting. A discussion on capers in the winter. Mon, 13 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12657404.JPG A few Live Oak trees are leaning too much toward the street, what can be done for them to be straightened? A strange plant has grown amongst the Hollyhocks, what is it? Fire ants have taken over the garden, how do you apply the preventive product? A few Live Oak trees are leaning too much toward the street, what can be done for them to be straightened? A strange plant has grown amongst the Hollyhocks, what is it? Fire ants have taken over the garden, how do you apply the preventive product? Tue, 7 May 2013 06:49:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12624789.jpg When can you prune a sago palm? Can peroxide be mixed with Garrett juice? Fungus gnats are hovering in the garden. Confederate Jasmine. Starting a compost pile. When can you prune a sago palm? Can peroxide be mixed with Garrett juice? Fungus gnats are hovering in the garden. Confederate Jasmine. Starting a compost pile. Wed, 1 May 2013 06:49:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12593025.jpg About drip irrigation in the raised-bed garden. Curly top outbreak on Cherokee purple tomatoes. How to solve that problem. Beneficial nematodes taking care of grubs. About drip irrigation in the raised-bed garden. Curly top outbreak on Cherokee purple tomatoes. How to solve that problem. Beneficial nematodes taking care of grubs. Wed, 1 May 2013 06:41:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12592996.jpg Keeping plants watered and alive during a drought. Rose Rosette disease is spreading in north Texas. Tricks to transplant plants from pots to the garden. Using biodiversity. Keeping plants watered and alive during a drought. Rose Rosette disease is spreading in north Texas. Tricks to transplant plants from pots to the garden. Using biodiversity. Wed, 1 May 2013 06:34:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201305/12592970.jpg Will a shrimp plant bloom again after pruning? Can kiwi be grown in South Texas? The Festival of Flowers is coming up. Should a Meyers Lemon be put in the ground, or keep it in the pot? Diatamacious Earth. Propagating a rose plant. Can nantes french carro Will a shrimp plant bloom again after pruning? Can kiwi be grown in South Texas? The Festival of Flowers is coming up. Should a Meyers Lemon be put in the ground, or keep it in the pot? Diatamacious Earth. Propagating a rose plant. Can nantes french carro Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12587875.jpg How can you attract worms? A strange grass is growing in a raised bed, how do you get rid of it? Is there a difference between shelf green beans to garden-grown green beans? Stringless green beans. Germinating cayenne pepper seeds. How can you attract worms? A strange grass is growing in a raised bed, how do you get rid of it? Is there a difference between shelf green beans to garden-grown green beans? Stringless green beans. Germinating cayenne pepper seeds. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:11:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12587801.jpg Nematodes aren't killing ticks. What's an organic way of killing ticks? When is it time to put Belinda's Dream Roses in the ground? Trapping armadillos. Broccoli is not sprouting a large head of sprouts, why is that? Nematodes aren't killing ticks. What's an organic way of killing ticks? When is it time to put Belinda's Dream Roses in the ground? Trapping armadillos. Broccoli is not sprouting a large head of sprouts, why is that? Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:58:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12587783.jpg Compost pile in a steel container is not producing a decent compost. What is ideal to put in a pile? Potted Easter Lillies are not blooming yet, is there not enough soil? A Sago Palm just made a full turn around for the better, but does it still need some Compost pile in a steel container is not producing a decent compost. What is ideal to put in a pile? Potted Easter Lillies are not blooming yet, is there not enough soil? A Sago Palm just made a full turn around for the better, but does it still need some Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:36:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12582417.jpg Is the liquid BT still good after a year? What kind of banana trees do well in San Antonio? Is the liquid BT still good after a year? What kind of banana trees do well in San Antonio? Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:23:00 EDT 1:00 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12582347.jpg Raised bed tomatoes in cages show frost on the top, but the plant itself never froze. How did that happen? Dealing with Curly top. Nice blooms on amaryllis, but some haven't grown, should the bad ones be cut? Strange hair-like growth on the stem, is that Raised bed tomatoes in cages show frost on the top, but the plant itself never froze. How did that happen? Dealing with Curly top. Nice blooms on amaryllis, but some haven't grown, should the bad ones be cut? Strange hair-like growth on the stem, is that Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:12:00 EDT 55:55 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12582331.jpg Strange vine is winding around the garden, what is it? What's a good bush for a bare spot? Dwarf Crape Myrtles and flowering bushes. An old Red Bud needs some growth. Keeping snakes out of the garden. Strange vine is winding around the garden, what is it? What's a good bush for a bare spot? Dwarf Crape Myrtles and flowering bushes. An old Red Bud needs some growth. Keeping snakes out of the garden. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:18:00 EDT 13:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12558345.jpg Is the squash vine borer suppose to come out yet? Keeping plants covered til the end of the cold weather season. Is the squash vine borer suppose to come out yet? Keeping plants covered til the end of the cold weather season. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:25:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12538433.jpg An Amaryllis tree is growing well. Persimmon Tree growing. The difference between Yellow Rose and Calandivas. An Amaryllis tree is growing well. Persimmon Tree growing. The difference between Yellow Rose and Calandivas. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:22:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12528144.jpg Tree sprouts are out of control. How to get rid of carpenter ants. Cherokee tomatoes are getting wrinkled up, what to do? Tree sprouts are out of control. How to get rid of carpenter ants. Cherokee tomatoes are getting wrinkled up, what to do? Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:06:00 EDT 33:44 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12528073.jpg A tiff grass is yellow and suffering, is it a fungus? What can be done to protect it? Should soil be loosened for beans to grow? Wire worms are nibbling on some Yukon Gold potatoes. A tiff grass is yellow and suffering, is it a fungus? What can be done to protect it? Should soil be loosened for beans to grow? Wire worms are nibbling on some Yukon Gold potatoes. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:25:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12507630.jpg Bell Pepper seeds are not germinating, is their a missing step to germination? More frustration about Monsanto and the GMO Protection Act. Bell Pepper seeds are not germinating, is their a missing step to germination? More frustration about Monsanto and the GMO Protection Act. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:02:00 EDT 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12507558.jpg Killing mosquito larvae in the water barrels safely. Are Crape Myrtles more drought tolerant? Killing mosquito larvae in the water barrels safely. Are Crape Myrtles more drought tolerant? Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:52:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12507546.jpg Will Monterrey Oaks be alright after the winter freeze? Can compost be put on the stems of a tomato plant? Pruning Hollys. Can orange oil be used against wood ants? Does the number of leaves matter when it comes to a key lime plant? Will Monterrey Oaks be alright after the winter freeze? Can compost be put on the stems of a tomato plant? Pruning Hollys. Can orange oil be used against wood ants? Does the number of leaves matter when it comes to a key lime plant? Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:44:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12507522.jpg Using sinapore for controlling grasshoppers. A new compost has no odor, does it mean something wrong with it? Is it too late to take clippings from a fig tree? Air layering. Using sinapore for controlling grasshoppers. A new compost has no odor, does it mean something wrong with it? Is it too late to take clippings from a fig tree? Air layering. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:56:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12503058.jpg Tomatoes are growing wonderfully, but okra and green beans are yellowing. A Hong Kong Orchid is blooming white, but it's suppose to be colored. Recycling coffee ground. Any use for cat litter? Tomatoes are growing wonderfully, but okra and green beans are yellowing. A Hong Kong Orchid is blooming white, but it's suppose to be colored. Recycling coffee ground. Any use for cat litter? Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:47:00 EDT 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12503008.jpg A control for cut ants and grasshoppers named lecithin. Controlling pillbugs and sowbugs. Aphids. Chemical fertilizers are ruining rivers and streams. A control for cut ants and grasshoppers named lecithin. Controlling pillbugs and sowbugs. Aphids. Chemical fertilizers are ruining rivers and streams. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:36:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12502876.jpg How to prevent an awful mold or fungus from growing in a lava bed. Growing Maid of Orleans Jasmine in South Texas. How to prevent an awful mold or fungus from growing in a lava bed. Growing Maid of Orleans Jasmine in South Texas. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 05:58:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12497631.jpg Keeping orchids blooming flowers. Strange little snakes in the garden. What do baby rattlesnakes look like? Preventing any snake from getting in the garden. Time to transplant a fig tree. How big do you dig the hole? Keeping orchids blooming flowers. Strange little snakes in the garden. What do baby rattlesnakes look like? Preventing any snake from getting in the garden. Time to transplant a fig tree. How big do you dig the hole? Tue, 9 Apr 2013 05:49:00 EDT 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12497614.jpg Planted an Oak Tree in Florida, and is shooting out sprouts along the trunk. Should the sprouts be trimmed? Strange mossy substance growing on the trunk. Liquid molasses is kind of thick, should it be thinned? Microriser Fungi in the sand. Rock mulch. Planted an Oak Tree in Florida, and is shooting out sprouts along the trunk. Should the sprouts be trimmed? Strange mossy substance growing on the trunk. Liquid molasses is kind of thick, should it be thinned? Microriser Fungi in the sand. Rock mulch. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 05:43:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12497591.jpg Harvesting Bluebonnet seeds. Will caladium grow well in the shade? How does Lily of the Valley grow in shade? Pinching the buds of columbine. How long will broccoli produce? Colored Mulch. Harvesting Bluebonnet seeds. Will caladium grow well in the shade? How does Lily of the Valley grow in shade? Pinching the buds of columbine. How long will broccoli produce? Colored Mulch. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 05:33:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12497575.jpg Does it matter what kind of molasses is used? Aphids are destroying roses, what to do? When will the ladybugs return? Should artichokes be thinned out? Harvesting bluebonnets. Does it matter what kind of molasses is used? Aphids are destroying roses, what to do? When will the ladybugs return? Should artichokes be thinned out? Harvesting bluebonnets. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 06:02:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12491037.jpg How far do tomatoes need to be planted. Does rock phosphate help? A discussion on zinnias. Using saltpeter to kill a tree stump. Using mulch and oak leaves. A variety of spinosad products that can be useful. How far do tomatoes need to be planted. Does rock phosphate help? A discussion on zinnias. Using saltpeter to kill a tree stump. Using mulch and oak leaves. A variety of spinosad products that can be useful. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:49:00 EDT 2:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12490997.jpg Can wisteria be grown from cuttings? How to get started on wisteria. Can wisteria be grown from cuttings? How to get started on wisteria. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:44:00 EDT 33:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12490952.JPG Is spinosad is the safest thing to kill flies off of horses? Killing fungus gnats. How to get rid of squirrels on a weeping mulberry. An entire patch of tomatoes have been eaten! What to do with cut worms. Growing tomatoes from sunlight. Is spinosad is the safest thing to kill flies off of horses? Killing fungus gnats. How to get rid of squirrels on a weeping mulberry. An entire patch of tomatoes have been eaten! What to do with cut worms. Growing tomatoes from sunlight. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:34:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12490942.JPG Is food grade Diatomaceous Earth good to use? Is spirea drought resistant? Compost before the mulch, or vice versa? Beneficial Nematodes. Is food grade Diatomaceous Earth good to use? Is spirea drought resistant? Compost before the mulch, or vice versa? Beneficial Nematodes. Fri, 5 Apr 2013 06:31:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12481959.jpg A strange glowing bug was found in the ground. What on earth is it !?! A redbud tree is just a skinny bush. Decomposed granite. How to keep an amaryllis standing up. A strange glowing bug was found in the ground. What on earth is it !?! A redbud tree is just a skinny bush. Decomposed granite. How to keep an amaryllis standing up. Fri, 5 Apr 2013 06:21:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12481941.jpg Pill Bugs are eating strawberries, how to save the plant. Will peach trees be showing any buds anytime soon? Is mushroom compost useful? Strange bugs are eating Mountain Laurels. Pill Bugs are eating strawberries, how to save the plant. Will peach trees be showing any buds anytime soon? Is mushroom compost useful? Strange bugs are eating Mountain Laurels. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 06:16:00 EDT 22:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12476636.jpg The bark of an oak tree has been damaged from bullet shots, will the bark recover? After peach tree blooms, does it mean the trees are past there chill hours? A pear tree stopped producing, what happened? The bark of an oak tree has been damaged from bullet shots, will the bark recover? After peach tree blooms, does it mean the trees are past there chill hours? A pear tree stopped producing, what happened? Thu, 4 Apr 2013 06:07:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12476600.jpg How to get rid of a stump. A new beetle has been discovered that eats thistle. Pulling thistle out of the ground. How to get rid of a stump. A new beetle has been discovered that eats thistle. Pulling thistle out of the ground. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 05:58:00 EDT 44:55 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12476587.jpg