Gardentalk

Those dying and yellowing plants that you have in your garden? Get rid of them, or they’ll just become prime habitat for egg-laying slugs this fall.

Fertilize before you plant individual cloves in 2-inch deep holes about 6 inches apart.

Tarps and blankets, and heat sinks made out of buckets of water can minimize frost damage to plants and vegetables.

This week’s segment is a how-to guide on picking your own apples and what to make out of them.

Juneau-grown kiwi should now be ripe. Before you plant any bulbs, check the packaging for sunlight requirements, appropriate spacing and proper planting depth.

This week’s segment features tips for accelerating the ripening process for tomatoes, planting trees and shrubs, and dividing perennials.