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Better Lawns and Gardens

Teresa Watkins
Florida Gardening
Gardening
Florida
Gardening Tips
Vegetable Gardening
Tomatoes
Tropical Plants
Container Gardening
Fruit Trees
Horticulture
Gardening Advice
Citrus Trees
Water Conservation
Organic Gardening
Mosquito Control
Sustainable Gardening
Soil Testing
Native Plants
Hibiscus
Pest Control

Better Lawns and Gardens host, Teresa Watkins, provides gardening advice, landscaping tips, interviews garden celebrities, and answers your questions on turf, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Gardening information for gardeners who want to be sustainable and low maintenance! Topics and interviews include monthly gardening advice on Florida-friendly landscaping, water conservation, landscape design, the... more

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Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios. Better Lawns and Gardens host Teresa shares the unexpected benefits of the Saharan Desert Dust to Florida’s coral reefs. Teresa explains the Dirty Word of ... more

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios. Landscape designer and garden expert Teresa Watkins welcomes Dana Venrick, owner of Quality Green Specialists Nursery, for a conversation about summer land... more

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Garden expert Teresa Watkins is joined by Dr. Bryan Unruh, UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center. Dr. Unruh announces a new and easier soil test k... more

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios. Garden expert, Teresa Watkins discusses June maintenance for citrus with Dana Venrick, Quality Green Specialist Nursery. including foliar feeding to help citr... more

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Tom McCubbin
Guest host for the episode
Florida gardening expert
Episode: S2 Ep465: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Sahara Desert Dust and Coral Reefs July 11, 2026
Dr. Bryan Unruh
Associate Center Director and Professor of Turfgrass Science
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF IFAS)
Episode: S2 Ep463: Best of Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 How to Test Your Soil July 4, 2026
Lance Walheim
Author of Citrus, A Gardener's & Fruit Lovers' Guide
Walheim Press
Episode: S2 Ep459: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Citrus: A Gardeners' & Fruit Lovers' Guide June 20, 2026
Melanie Koester
President of the Manatee River Garden Club
Manatee River Garden Club
Episode: S2 Ep455: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Random Acts of Gardening June 6 2026
Corrina Stellitano Andrews
Garden expert who develops plants for Southern Living Plant Collection
Southern Living Plant Collection
Episode: S2 Ep449: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 New Encore Azaleas! May 9, 2026
Dana Venrick
Owner of Quality Green Specialists Nursery
Quality Green Specialists Nursery
Episode: S2 Ep446: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 1 Plants for Mother's Day May 2, 2026
Cheryl Harris
Executive Director of the Florida Irrigation Society
Florida Irrigation Society
Episode: S2 Ep443: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Cheryl Harris Florida Irrigation Society April 11, 2026
Nicki Munroe
Environmental Hort Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator
University of Florida IFAS Extension Office in Indian River County
Episode: S2 Ep442: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 1 FFL Nicki Munroe April 11, 2026
Dr. Gary Bachman
Heritage Cottage Urban Nano Farm; Real-World Gardening expert
Heritage Cottage Seeds / Heritage Cottage Seeds
Episode: S2 Ep439: Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 Gary Bachman Container Tomatoes March 28, 2026

Host

Teresa Watkins
Host of Better Lawns and Gardens; landscape designer and horticulturist with affiliations across local networks and media.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Binge-worthy!

    If you want to learn how to grow EVERYTHING in FL, this is the show to listen to. I love the guests, the breadth and depth of information, and the tips I pick up in every episode. Theresa is amazingly knowledgeable about absolutely everything related to gardening.

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    United States4 years ago

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Guests are well-aligned with practical, sponsor-friendly horticulture topics.
The show is appreciated for its community Q&A and local resource references.
Listeners praise the host for deep Florida gardening expertise and actionable tips.

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S2 Ep462: Best of Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 1 Citrus Foliar Feeding July 4, 2026
Q: How should homeowners apply fertilizer around a citrus tree to ensure proper coverage?
Dana explains to apply one pound of fertilizer per inch of trunk diameter, spread evenly from just inside the drip line to twice the canopy width, and to avoid over-applying beyond a six-pound limit per application.
S2 Ep462: Best of Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 1 Citrus Foliar Feeding July 4, 2026
Q: So what kind of maintenance should citrus owners be doing right now on their trees?
Teresa asks about current citrus maintenance and Dana explains ongoing fertilization, regular foliar spray for greening, and choosing varieties and rootstocks that are resistant, with emphasis on consistent feeding and monitoring to improve tree health.
S2 Ep464: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 1 Summer Garden Questions July 11 2026
Q: Alan in Montverde asks about local pruning on shrubs after freezes and how to handle brown vs. green tissue.
Teresa and Dana emphasize pruning only to live growth, avoiding removing too much at once; start by cutting back to live green tissue and proceed in stages, especially when recovering from winter damage.
S2 Ep465: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Sahara Desert Dust and Coral Reefs July 11, 2026
Q: What type of gourd would you recommend for building a bird house, and how should I grow it in Florida's heat?
Choose gourds that tolerate heat and require full sun; provide consistent moisture, support the vines with a trellis or wall, and ensure good air circulation to prevent mold. For drying, harvest and cure in a cool, dry place with proper airflow; expect several weeks to months depending on size.
S2 Ep457: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 The Science Behind Mosquito Bits June 13, 2026
Q: What is the active ingredient in Mosquito Bits and Dunks?
BTI, a soil-borne bacterium, specifically targets mosquito larvae and is safe for non-targets when used as directed.

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A Florida-focused gardening show that blends hands-on how-tos with practical landscape design, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance. Hosts field listener questions, share local climate tips, and weave in sponsor-driven product discussions from lawn-and-garden brands. Regular guests cover native plants, irrigation policy, pest management, and regional plant recommendations, creating a practical resource for sustainable, low-maintenance yards in Florida and the Southeast. Noteworthy is the long-running radio format, strong audience Q&A, and community event coverage that keeps content highly relevant to homeowners, landscapers, and gardening enthusiasts across the state.

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Recent guests on Better Lawns and Gardens include:

1. Tom McCubbin
2. Dr. Bryan Unruh
3. Lance Walheim
4. Melanie Koester
5. Corrina Stellitano Andrews
6. Dana Venrick
7. Cheryl Harris
8. Nicki Munroe

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