The Science of Gardening - Season 1

This season introduces the most current and relevant research on all aspects of home gardening and landscaping, with an emphasis on permanent landscapes—the trees, shrubs, and woody perennials that make up the backbone and most significant investment of a sustainable garden.

• S1 E1 - Garden Science: Weeding Out the Myths

• S1 E2 - Site Analysis: Choosing the Right Spot

• S1 E3 - Soil Analysis: What Makes Soil Great?

• S1 E4 - Living Soils: Bacteria and Fungi

• S1 E5 - Plant Selection: Natives versus Non-Natives

• S1 E6 - Plant Selection: Function and Form

• S1 E7 - Plant Selection: Finding Quality Specimens

• S1 E8 - Soil Preparation and Protection

• S1 E9 - The Truth about Mulch

• S1 E10 - Planting for Survival

• S1 E11 - Aftercare for New Plants

• S1 E12 - Plant Nutrition: Evidence-Based Fertilizing

• S1 E13 - The Art and Science of Pruning

• S1 E14 - Creating Safe Food Gardens

• S1 E15 - Water-Wise Landscaping

• S1 E16 - Diagnosing Diseases and Disasters

• S1 E17 - Gardening CSI: Case Studies

• S1 E18 - Integrated Pest Management

• S1 E19 - Understanding Pesticides

• S1 E20 - What to Do about Weeds

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