S2 Ep455: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Random Acts of Gardening June 6 2026

Teresa Watkins and guest Melanie Kester of the Manatee River Garden Club launch a nationwide 'Random Acts of Gardening' campaign during National Gardening Week, urging listeners to spread joy through small, meaningful gestures like sharing flowers, seeds, or helping neighbors with gardening tasks—no green thumb required. The episode dives deep into the science and practicality of removing suckers from grafted plants, explaining how they drain energy from the main plant and can lead to graft failure. Teresa also addresses listener questions on amaryllis rust, mint leaf damage, mosquito dunk maintenance, and tree selection for small yards, emphasizing low-maintenance, non-invasive species like olive trees and crepe myrtles. The episode champions gardening as accessible, community-building, and essential for mental and environmental well-being.