Plant Experts Live at Prairie Gardens

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on planting Coleus, care for Cannas & Geraniums, black spots on tree leaves, and preparing house plants for the coming winter.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on growing pumpkins, repelling squirrels, transplanting mums and iris, caring for tomatoes, and cutting back peonies.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on planning for the fall (including mulching & lawn aeration), planting apple and lemon trees, restoring grass near tree roots, and care for asparagus, mums, and daffodils.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on watering in August heat, peace lilies, summer snowflake, planting carrots & beets, moving a Rose of Sharon, and pruning a Redbud.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on fall planting, stress in boxwoods, “compost tea,” and planting pumpkins & popcorn

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on pruning a burning bush, planting in a combo pot, tree leaf damage, and caring for asparagus.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding handling Japanese beetles & voles, pruning plum trees, performance of perennials, care for cherry trees, hydrangeas, hibiscus, and rhododendrons.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on weed control, care for Hydrangeas, growing Roma Tomatoes, care for Cannas, River Birch trees, and dealing with spider mites.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding mulching, Japanese beetles, transplanting Sedum and Hostas, growing Zucchini, and fertilizing containers.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding handling Japanese beetles & voles, pruning plum trees, performance of perennials, care for cherry trees, Hydrangeas, Hibiscus, and Rhododendrons.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on Pokeweed, planting cone flowers (Echinacea) and black-eyed susans, planting fruit trees, adding calcium to tomato plants, and deadheading flowers.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts welcome guests Desiree Rhodes and Heather Miller and talk about dealing with Japanese Beetles & other pests, Paniculata, Hydrangeas, Astoria, Peonies, Salvia, and watering tips.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss dealing with powdery mildew and garden pests (including squirrels), managing heat stress, and watering tips.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts welcome special guest Major Randy Summit from the Salvation Army to talk about the Prairie Gardens’ fundraiser this weekend, then discuss watering your plants (including lawns), managing garden pests, giant Arborvitae, and…

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts welcome Lynn Hellmer (Champaign County Master Gardener) to talk about the “Garden Walk” next weekend then discuss herbs & vegetables (including peppers), weed control in gardens, helping your garden to deal with…

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts welcome guests Lynn Hellmer and Penny Shaw, both Champaign County Master Gardeners, to talk about the “Garden Walk” on June 18 and how you can participate.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss Hydrangeas, Hibiscus, managing Whiteflies and Sawflies, properly fertilizing pots, the university’s Idea Garden and the upcoming Master Gardener Garden Walk.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss Elephant Ears, planting varieties of tomatoes, fertilizing containers, succulents, ferns, Hydrangeas, and potting mixes.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions about Corydalis, Peonies, Tulips, Daffodil leaves, and Lilac bushes.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on planning your garden for when the soil dries (including adding color and spring pruning), planting vegetables and care of Pachysandra and Boxwoods.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on planting in zones, using daffodil leaves to fortify soil, Hummingbird flowers, Hostas, ornamental peppers, and Hydrangeas.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on vegetable gardens, what to plant at this time of the year, the care of Coral Bells, and the new arrivals at the store.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts welcome special guest Major Randy Summit to talk about the Salvation Army fundraiser at Prairie Gardens, then discuss care of fruit trees and growing grass under trees.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions regarding Canna bulbs, growing berries, transplanting Peonies, and care of Boxwoods.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on planting near a construction site, the “bee lawn” and other grasses, the myrtle bush, and early garden prep.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts welcome special guest Jessica DeGraaf from “Proven Winners” to talk about essential new annuals, perennials, and shrubs for 2022. You can find her slides at https://www.prairiegardens.com/provenwinners.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding care of house plants, trimming Helleboros, lawn fertilization, and the upcoming Prairie Gardens spring open house.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding seeding and aerating yards, moss gardens, clover yards, construction site clean-up, and pruning trees and evergreens.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding planting grass seed, early spring lawn care, feeding squirrels, and late winter pruning.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts regarding early blooming flowers, Bloodroot, Fothergilla shrubs, Witch Hazel, and pollinator gardens.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on Bird’s Nest Ferns plus choosing, locating, and caring for common house plants.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts as they discuss planning for a spring vegetable garden, growing popcorn, and caring for Amaryllis.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss the varieties of and care for Rhododendrons, the varieties of evergreens and watering during the winter season.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss Christmas Cactus, proper watering of house plants, winter pruning, and planning for perennials.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss protecting your plants from the cold, terrariums, care for asparagus, and planning for the upcoming gardening season.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss seed starting, watering techniques, planting and pruning techniques, and hydrangeas. Happy New Year!

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss care for a flocked artificial tree, orchids, pokeweed, and fresh cut versus artificial Christmas trees.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on garden tools, winter garden clean-up, readjusting mulch, and systemic insecticides.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss assembling porch pots, preparations for the holidays, framing, and holiday gift suggestions.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss keeping Christmas trees and other holiday greenery fresh, caring for Christmas Cactus, and bringing Geraniums through the winter months.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss keeping Christmas trees and other holiday greenery fresh, caring for Christmas Cactus, and bringing Geraniums through the winter months.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss bulb planting, care for trees and shrubs, and preparing your yard for colder weather. Christmas Open House starts today.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss bulb planting, care for trees and shrubs, and preparing your yard for colder weather

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss what to plant this time of year, replenishing the soil in your garden, fertilization, and care of dahlias over winter.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss care of house plants and evergreens during the change of season, eradicating poison ivy, and a fall gardening checklist.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts discuss keeping bugs off plants, winter berries, the importance of house plants in inproving air quality, and winter prep.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on managing (and eating) Pokeweed, seeding & aerating lawns, mushroom composting, pruning Hibiscus, adding dirt to flower beds, and growing Impatiens indoors in the winter.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions about growing garlic, seeding lawns, and the care of Peace Lilies and other house plants.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on growing late-season vegetables, care of Spider plants, garden prep for the fall, seeding lawns, and planting fall bulbs.

Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts answer your questions on tree selection, cutting back perennials, and care for Hostas.