Episode 818: June 27, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast Audio

The June 27, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett answers questions sent in by podcast listeners and web site readers to the Dirt Doctor site's "Ask Howard" feature. Repelling mosquitoes, how to use the fruit and pecan tree program, and Howard's list of top 10 shade trees for North Texas are in this program. And stay tuned at the end, there is a video of Howard rescuing his dog Elvis from the liveoak tree. Show Notes:Herb Tea SPCA dogElvis climbed treeEssential Formulas  https://essentialformulas.com/newsletter-subscription/Advertisers discussedCheat Sheet  Mosquito bucket trapsMurphy's Naturals mosquito spray PurelyGreen/BioWash https://1stenvirosafety.com/shopFruit and Pecan tree programLong discussion of Pruning trees - several slidesBest 10 shade treesShade trees to avoid Hybrid maples, green ash, Chinese pistache, lacebark elmCavities in trees - treatmentHydrogen peroxide on skin spotsivy on treescarpenter ants in treessilica for bedspecan diedtree trunk damageAdvertisers:Summit Chemical mosquito solutions. https://summitchemical.com/mosquito-solutions/Dramm Corporation Consumer Products https://www.dramm.com/html/main.isxCrazy Water is the only mineral water bottled in Texas. Rich with Mother Nature-infused minerals, which are more readily absorbed by your body. https://drinkcrazywater.com/ Dr. Ohhira probiotics have been part of the Garrett family health regimen for years. https://drohhiraprobiotics.com/dr-ohhira-probiotics/Essential Formulas  https://essentialformulas.com/explaining-postbiotics/https://www.dirtdoctor.com