Saturday, March 23, 2024

GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulches

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Glynn Percival about mulching myths and facts. The plant profile is on Flowering Almonds and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on a Quirky Egg Hunt by Christy Page of Green Prints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

GardenDC Podcast Episode 103: Mulch and Weeding Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-103-mulching.html

GardenDC Podcast Episode 72: Low-Maintenance Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

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SHOW NOTES: 00:55 - Welcome Dr. Glynn Percival, Senior Arboriculture Research Manager with Bartlett Tree Experts 01:17 - Glynn discusses his childhood gardening experience 02:18 - Glynn talks about feeding sugar to your plants 05:00 - Glynn shares his journey in the gardening industry 07:55 - Is Glynn gardening in his new home yet? 08:30 - Glynn describes the geography and growing conditions of Charlotte, NC 10:08 - Glynn provides the definition and basics of mulches 14:13 - Glynn discusses the disease prevention aspect of mulches 17:49 - How does a home gardener know the sourcing/species of bagged mulch that they buy? 20:24 - Glynn says fresh is better when it comes to mulch 23:13 - Would Glynn recommend mulches for shrubs and perennials? 24:18 - Groundcover uses vs Bark mulch 27:31 - Dyed mulch 29:16 - Volcano mulching 30:34 - Inorganic mulches 32:38 - Lasagna mulching with a bottom layer of cardboard 35:17 - Soil compaction 37:52 - What research is Glynn working on now? 40:20 - Mycorrhizal relationships 42:29 - Glynn’s mulching pet peeves 43:32 - How to contact Glynn? (www.bartlett.com/staff/glynn-percival) 44:14 - What does Glynn hope for the future of mulching? 47:34 - Flowering Almond Plant Profile 49:24 - What’s new in the garden this week? Asparagus being picked early, flower buds forming on lilac shrubs, and midseason tulips about to open up 49:48 - Garden tips of the week: Early spring blooming shrubs 50:04 - Upcoming local gardening events: Annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium and Native Plant Sale, American Daffodil Society National Convention, Flowers After Hours, and more 55:05 - A Quirky Twist on Easter Egg Hunts 59:13 - Thank you for listening! Become a supporter

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Interview Edit: Hannah Zozobrado
Show Notes: Zachary Intrater

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