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Garden Plot: Heat wave? That’s a tidal wave a’comin’
The heat doesn’t look like it’s going to let up anytime soon. Garden Plot’s Mike McGrath has some new rules on how to keep your plants hydrated and healthy.
2 days ago -
Garden Plot: Taking care of your plants on hot days
The first heat wave of the season has arrived and Garden Plot’s Mike McGrath has some tips to keep your plants happy and hydrated.
1 week ago -
Springtime tips: When to mow your lawn, bring pepper and tomato plants inside
Spring has sprung throughout the region, but temperatures are expected to dip this weekend. WTOP’s Garden Editor Mike McGrath has tips on what to do with your peppers and tomatoes, and the best way to approach that first lawn mowing of the season.
4 weeks ago -
Garden Plot: Plants for this Easter — and next
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath explains how some Easter plants fare better than others, and which ones you’ll be able to enjoy for another year.
1 month ago -
Garden Plot: Struggling shrubs and dangerous decks
In this week’s Garden Plot, Mike McGrath gives tips for gardening on a slope, when to compost and the dangers some decks pose to people — even more so than they do to plants.
3 months ago -
When bucks beat up those blueberries
Motion-activated sprinklers are a great deer deterrent — but not in the winter, when they can freeze up. Fortunately, there is an alternative, and it makes a great gift.
5 months ago -
Ready to get a Christmas tree? Just remember to keep it hydrated
With the most wonderful time of the year on the way, WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath has some care tips for your Christmas tree and other tree-related advice.
6 months ago -
All of your holiday gardening questions, answered
WTOP gardening editor Mike McGrath answers questions on where to shop for a healthy Christmas tree, which products are safe for salting sidewalks, how to treat poinsettias and more.
6 months ago -
A figgy challenge and other gardening tips
WTOP gardening editor Mike McGrath answers a challenge on his fig tree knowledge, shares tips on keeping apple blossoms alive in wacky weather and what to do about splitting tomatoes.
7 months ago -
‘Head lice’ on peppers, hardneck garlic and smut on your lawn
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath explains how to bring peppers inside for the winter, what causes smut on your grass and which kind of garlic might be best to grow.
8 months ago -
What you need to do for your garden as summer ends
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath has tips for taking care of your lawn, growing garlic and peaches and preparing your garden for the winter.
8 months ago -
Garden Plot: Controlling grubs doesn’t always beat the beetles
In this week’s Garden Plot, Mike McGrath answers questions on beating beetles, explains the Bt family and shares tips on gnat control.
9 months ago -
How to store your garlic, protect your garden and avoid (lawn) death
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath has tips for taking care of your recently harvested garlic crop (and turning it into yummy garlic powder), protecting your garden from hungry rabbit invaders and keeping your lawn alive for the summer.
10 months ago -
Ward off evil squirrels, take care of good birds and harvest great garlic
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath has tips for fending off squirrel invaders, talks about what birds really need from you this season and advises you on what to do with your freshly harvested garlic crop.
10 months ago -
Father’s Day gardening gifts and methods for repelling mosquitoes
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath explains what Dad really wants for Father’s Day, and explains how to stop mosquitoes — especially if they really seem to love you.
11 months ago
