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 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 Are coffee grounds better has a compost? The bottom half of the snow pea plant is yellowing and not producing. No blooms coming out of sugar snaps. Strange flying ants in the gardening. Male Sago Palm didn't produce this year. Growing grapefruit from cut Are coffee grounds better has a compost? The bottom half of the snow pea plant is yellowing and not producing. No blooms coming out of sugar snaps. Strange flying ants in the gardening. Male Sago Palm didn't produce this year. Growing grapefruit from cut Thu, 4 Apr 2013 05:50:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12476571.jpg Can you raise parsnips in a raised garden? When can you start planting them? A Monterrey Oak keeps leaning, can it be tied the way it's supposed to be? Can you raise parsnips in a raised garden? When can you start planting them? A Monterrey Oak keeps leaning, can it be tied the way it's supposed to be? Wed, 3 Apr 2013 06:23:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12472190.jpg A Heritage Live Oak has been damaged by a city shredder. How to get compensation for the damage? What are some more compost ideas for St. Augustine? The asparagus is not producing well this year. A Heritage Live Oak has been damaged by a city shredder. How to get compensation for the damage? What are some more compost ideas for St. Augustine? The asparagus is not producing well this year. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 06:07:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12472176.JPG Howard explains how much water they can save by switching to organic gardening. The benefits of organic for tree growth. The uses of LED lighting and how far we've come in lighting. And the concerns of GMOs from the Monsanto Protection Act. Howard explains how much water they can save by switching to organic gardening. The benefits of organic for tree growth. The uses of LED lighting and how far we've come in lighting. And the concerns of GMOs from the Monsanto Protection Act. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:48:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12472149.jpg Hollyhocks have a rusty fungus growing on them. Propagating fig trees. Monsanto Protection Act is really bad news. Where can you spread soaked Mountain Laurel seeds? Blackberries. Hollyhocks have a rusty fungus growing on them. Propagating fig trees. Monsanto Protection Act is really bad news. Where can you spread soaked Mountain Laurel seeds? Blackberries. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:25:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12466627.jpg A peach tree has been damaged by deer antlers, can it recover? Rotting stumps. Can you make a good compost tea from an earthworm pile? A crape myrtle has just been planted, any suggestions to getting a hardy start? A peach tree has been damaged by deer antlers, can it recover? Rotting stumps. Can you make a good compost tea from an earthworm pile? A crape myrtle has just been planted, any suggestions to getting a hardy start? Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:15:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12466585.jpg A penta plant is being devoured by Fire Ants. Rainwater Harvesting and Rebates. Purple Whole Peas are starting from scratch, what else to do for growth? A penta plant is being devoured by Fire Ants. Rainwater Harvesting and Rebates. Purple Whole Peas are starting from scratch, what else to do for growth? Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:07:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12466574.jpg Branches are twisting at the top of a tomato plant. Some of the leaves of a Meyer Lemon plant is looking rough. Some bug damage. What are the parameters for soaking seeds? How deep do you bury beans? Drip Irrigation. Branches are twisting at the top of a tomato plant. Some of the leaves of a Meyer Lemon plant is looking rough. Some bug damage. What are the parameters for soaking seeds? How deep do you bury beans? Drip Irrigation. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 05:58:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12466557.jpg A Mexican Sycamore is leaning too much, is there a way to straighten it? A red tip photinia is looking pale. What are the differences of molasses types? Compost T. A Mexican Sycamore is leaning too much, is there a way to straighten it? A red tip photinia is looking pale. What are the differences of molasses types? Compost T. Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:29:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12460666.jpg How to prevent grub worms. Aphids are conquering a loquat tree, what to do? The bark is loosening around a Elm tree. Was a Montezuma Cypress planted to deeply? How to prevent grub worms. Aphids are conquering a loquat tree, what to do? The bark is loosening around a Elm tree. Was a Montezuma Cypress planted to deeply? Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:16:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12460629.jpg What kind of nematodes are best with a new fertilizer? Would Asphaultic Filler be good for a cavity in a Mountain Laurel tree? Is brown patch killing the St. Augustine? What kind of St. Augustine is shade tolerant? What kind of nematodes are best with a new fertilizer? Would Asphaultic Filler be good for a cavity in a Mountain Laurel tree? Is brown patch killing the St. Augustine? What kind of St. Augustine is shade tolerant? Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:05:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12460602.jpg A vine is growing flowers in the Crape Myrtle plant, is it harming the plant? Dogs digging for bugs. Tomato plants survived the freeze, but if there's a late chill? The Silverado Sage is getting out of control, when is a good time to prune? Squash and Cu A vine is growing flowers in the Crape Myrtle plant, is it harming the plant? Dogs digging for bugs. Tomato plants survived the freeze, but if there's a late chill? The Silverado Sage is getting out of control, when is a good time to prune? Squash and Cu Mon, 1 Apr 2013 05:55:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201304/12460588.jpg What's a good fast-growing shrub in full sun for privacy? Loquats, Xylosma, and Pride of Houston. Mole Runs are as thick as walking on tree roots, will compost help? What's a good fast-growing shrub in full sun for privacy? Loquats, Xylosma, and Pride of Houston. Mole Runs are as thick as walking on tree roots, will compost help? Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:32:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12452267.jpg What's a good fast-growing shrub in full sun for privacy? Loquats, Xylosma, and Pride of Houston. Mole Runs are as thick as walking on tree roots, will compost help? What's a good fast-growing shrub in full sun for privacy? Loquats, Xylosma, and Pride of Houston. Mole Runs are as thick as walking on tree roots, will compost help? Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:32:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12452265.jpg What are indeterminate tomatoes? How to use tomato cages. Black cherry tomato plant raised in the garage. What are some good determinate tomatoes? What are the pros and cons of growing Day Lillies? And Bob explains this new flower known as calibrachoa. What are indeterminate tomatoes? How to use tomato cages. Black cherry tomato plant raised in the garage. What are some good determinate tomatoes? What are the pros and cons of growing Day Lillies? And Bob explains this new flower known as calibrachoa. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:22:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12452186.jpg Monsanto is on everyone's mind. Bob and Howard talk about the recent ruling in favor of Monsanto's products and its effect on the soil and therefore us. They discuss options to talk to our leaders. Also, discussions on GMOs. Monsanto is on everyone's mind. Bob and Howard talk about the recent ruling in favor of Monsanto's products and its effect on the soil and therefore us. They discuss options to talk to our leaders. Also, discussions on GMOs. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:03:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12452103.jpg Cornmeal has strange white bugs, is it still good? Some silly ants are roaming the garden, should they be dealt with? Does lyme work better than DE? And a caller has a whole list of seeds -- Bob tells her when to plant each one? Cornmeal has strange white bugs, is it still good? Some silly ants are roaming the garden, should they be dealt with? Does lyme work better than DE? And a caller has a whole list of seeds -- Bob tells her when to plant each one? Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:55:00 EDT 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12452090.jpg What additional fertilizers would be good to add to a garden? are ground egg shells good to add to coffee grounds? Will sod need more fertilizer? What additional fertilizers would be good to add to a garden? are ground egg shells good to add to coffee grounds? Will sod need more fertilizer? Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:07:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12446767.jpg Champanelle Grapes have been torn in half by a dog, can it be mended? Plants didn't freeze, is it too late to trim them back? What is the formula for seaweed and molasses? Champanelle Grapes have been torn in half by a dog, can it be mended? Plants didn't freeze, is it too late to trim them back? What is the formula for seaweed and molasses? Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:43:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12446583.jpg Perriwinkles are starting to yellow, will they survive? A pomegranite tree has never produced fruit, was it over pruned? Can quail manure be turned into a liquid fertilizer? Raising new artichokes. Perriwinkles are starting to yellow, will they survive? A pomegranite tree has never produced fruit, was it over pruned? Can quail manure be turned into a liquid fertilizer? Raising new artichokes. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:28:00 EDT 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12436860.jpg Will Juliet Tomatoes grow better in a pot or in the garden? Does it matter if you don't rake your Oak leaves? How to get rid of fleas on a small puppy? Does watering the lawn help beneficial nematodes? Will Juliet Tomatoes grow better in a pot or in the garden? Does it matter if you don't rake your Oak leaves? How to get rid of fleas on a small puppy? Does watering the lawn help beneficial nematodes? Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:20:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12436825.jpg Trying new soils is a trial and error issue. Bob recommends garden journals. Can solarization kill bermuda grass? An apple tree leans a little on the top, is that a concern? Trying new soils is a trial and error issue. Bob recommends garden journals. Can solarization kill bermuda grass? An apple tree leans a little on the top, is that a concern? Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:09:00 EDT 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12436761.jpg How deep should compost should be put in to redo the yard? Is turffalo grass pretty good? What's the difference between mandarins and satsuma oranges? Mexican Sycamore. How deep should compost should be put in to redo the yard? Is turffalo grass pretty good? What's the difference between mandarins and satsuma oranges? Mexican Sycamore. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:29:00 EST 33:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12347375.jpg A Crape Myrtle is planted in the shade, how to save it? Some salvias that can be planted in the shade. When's a good time to plant a tree? Spiders in the garden. A Crape Myrtle is planted in the shade, how to save it? Some salvias that can be planted in the shade. When's a good time to plant a tree? Spiders in the garden. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:21:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201303/12347333.jpg An Oak tree has a root flair that is branching out into another tree. A Sago Palm has one side that is dying. Putting a sycamore in the ground from the pot. How to get microbiale activity in the lawn? An Oak tree has a root flair that is branching out into another tree. A Sago Palm has one side that is dying. Putting a sycamore in the ground from the pot. How to get microbiale activity in the lawn? Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:03:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12321793.jpg Will washing machine water be bad for a Mexican Sycamore? What's so special about cotton bur compost? What is Garrett Juice and what goes in it? How to fix a cavity in an Oak tree? Will washing machine water be bad for a Mexican Sycamore? What's so special about cotton bur compost? What is Garrett Juice and what goes in it? How to fix a cavity in an Oak tree? Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:43:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12316008.jpg Is it too late to transfer some Monterrey Oaks? Should the soil be mixed with sand? Is mushroom compost in a raised bed good to raise Strawberries? Do plumerias flourish in full sun? Nandinas. Is it too late to transfer some Monterrey Oaks? Should the soil be mixed with sand? Is mushroom compost in a raised bed good to raise Strawberries? Do plumerias flourish in full sun? Nandinas. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:32:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12315908.jpg Is it too late to transfer some Monterrey Oaks? Should the soil be mixed with sand? Is mushroom compost in a raised bed good to raise Strawberries? Do plumerias flourish in full sun? Nandinas. Is it too late to transfer some Monterrey Oaks? Should the soil be mixed with sand? Is mushroom compost in a raised bed good to raise Strawberries? Do plumerias flourish in full sun? Nandinas. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:26:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12315904.jpg What kind of compost and fertilizer for a rose bush? Peach trees went dry, will they come back? What is the best way to transport Mountain Laurels? Are onions vulnerable to deer? Reviving a Meyers Lemon tree. What kind of compost and fertilizer for a rose bush? Peach trees went dry, will they come back? What is the best way to transport Mountain Laurels? Are onions vulnerable to deer? Reviving a Meyers Lemon tree. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:15:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12315859.jpg A live oak is resurrecting with life again. Now it's starting to bud. What to do to encourage it further? More on loquats for a hedge. Is Majestic Hawthorne a good hedge? When is it time to harvest the asparagus? A live oak is resurrecting with life again. Now it's starting to bud. What to do to encourage it further? More on loquats for a hedge. Is Majestic Hawthorne a good hedge? When is it time to harvest the asparagus? Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:08:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12311039.jpeg Which is better for a raised bed, gardening soil or potting soil? Drainage for a raised bed. The total list of options to get rid of leaf cutter ants. Replacing a Red-Tipped Oleander with an Evergreen Bush. Which is better for a raised bed, gardening soil or potting soil? Drainage for a raised bed. The total list of options to get rid of leaf cutter ants. Replacing a Red-Tipped Oleander with an Evergreen Bush. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:56:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12310998.jpg Cutting the tips of asparagus crowns, is it necessary? If you let winter rye grass grow longer, does that encourage root growth? Oak leaves used as a mulch. Cutting stems off a bottle bush to make them branch out. Cutting the tips of asparagus crowns, is it necessary? If you let winter rye grass grow longer, does that encourage root growth? Oak leaves used as a mulch. Cutting stems off a bottle bush to make them branch out. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:41:00 EST 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12310936.jpg Can an Orange Tree be transported a long distance before it starts blooming? Are orange tree deer resistant? Can cow manure benefit tree growth? What compost is good for clay soil? Can an Orange Tree be transported a long distance before it starts blooming? Are orange tree deer resistant? Can cow manure benefit tree growth? What compost is good for clay soil? Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:01:00 EST 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12296520.jpg Bob Webster talks about gardening with a caller. Bob Webster talks about gardening with a caller. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:09:00 EST 44:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12290799.jpg Tell us about the new Medina Grow-n-Green fertilizer. Rough spots are appearing on a Peace Lily. When do you cut back on climbing roses? Tell us about the new Medina Grow-n-Green fertilizer. Rough spots are appearing on a Peace Lily. When do you cut back on climbing roses? Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:22:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12279526.jpg A tree cutting company ruined a Live Oak. What's a good tree to replace it? What to do with "hack, wack & sack" tree companies? How many asparagus crowns can fit in a raised bed? A tree cutting company ruined a Live Oak. What's a good tree to replace it? What to do with "hack, wack & sack" tree companies? How many asparagus crowns can fit in a raised bed? Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:10:00 EST 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12259062.jpg Bob talks about the Bat-faced Cuphea and Cat Whiskers. Any sightings of Purple Martins? Bob talks about the Bat-faced Cuphea and Cat Whiskers. Any sightings of Purple Martins? Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:11:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12253951.jpg Transplanting fig trees. Cut ants just don't want to stop coming. Spray to kill bermuda grass. Recipe for liquid seaweed and molasses to get prevent spider mites. Transplanting fig trees. Cut ants just don't want to stop coming. Spray to kill bermuda grass. Recipe for liquid seaweed and molasses to get prevent spider mites. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:41:00 EST 22:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12248388.jpg Looking for rosemary that is frost resistant. Looking for alternatives to offset feed costs. Seed to grow for feed. Is it a good time to plant knockout roses? Looking for rosemary that is frost resistant. Looking for alternatives to offset feed costs. Seed to grow for feed. Is it a good time to plant knockout roses? Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:32:00 EST 33:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12248371.jpg Petunias make pretty potted plant for decoration. How about hydrangeas? What happened to lawn dressing? Dead spots in the lawn. Petunias make pretty potted plant for decoration. How about hydrangeas? What happened to lawn dressing? Dead spots in the lawn. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 06:09:00 EST 22:33 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12212812.jpg Soaking rock phosphate in liquid seaweed. Making a mound for growing asparagus. Rock phosphate used for potatoes. Drain flies in the shower. Soaking rock phosphate in liquid seaweed. Making a mound for growing asparagus. Rock phosphate used for potatoes. Drain flies in the shower. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 05:57:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201302/12212771.jpg Problems with Gophers, how to get rid of them. How far should you plant away from septic tank? How much sun does a Mexican Flame Vine need? Problems with Gophers, how to get rid of them. How far should you plant away from septic tank? How much sun does a Mexican Flame Vine need? Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:40:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201301/12189822.jpg How much lava sand should be put on the lawn? Fertilizer for Carpet Grass. Why does fish pond water work well with plants? Do chopped leaves help plants grow? Lemon Balm plant. How much lava sand should be put on the lawn? Fertilizer for Carpet Grass. Why does fish pond water work well with plants? Do chopped leaves help plants grow? Lemon Balm plant. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:25:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201301/12189760.jpg Bob and Howard Garrett talk about Howard's "webinar" on organic gardening. Eating something as close to natural will be best thing to eat. The controversy with the coffee industry. Bob and Howard Garrett talk about Howard's "webinar" on organic gardening. Eating something as close to natural will be best thing to eat. The controversy with the coffee industry. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:34:00 EST 22:22 http://ktsa.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/201301/12162943.jpg