Episode 819: July 4, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast Audio

The July 4, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett offers his top ten (plus one) favorite ornamental trees for North Texas. He also answers questions sent in by podcast listeners and web site readers to the Dirt Doctor site's "Ask Howard" feature. How to prune and treat tree wounds, spidermites, his Houston gardening book, compost, DE wormer, and Johnson grass are just a few topics he touches on. Show Notes:Herb Tea SPCA dogCheat Sheet  Favorite treesPruning in summerSpider mitesPurelyGreen/BioWash https://1stenvirosafety.com/shopAnts in carCompost thermometertree trunk damage bore holesDE wormerJohnson GrassKoi pondAdvertisers: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