About this episode
Grumpy shares advice on removing spiky smilax vine, discusses black walnut tree toxins, and helps revive a camellia.
Grumpy shares advice on how to remove spiky smilax vine for good, explains why black walnut trees produce toxins and which plants can thrive around them, and helps a reader revive a rescued camellia with browning leaves. Plus, the Plant of the Week: White Wedding Hydrangea. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Peyton Beckwith - Recording Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Steve Bender
Topics covered
- plant care
- vine removal
- toxic plants
- camellia care
- hydrangeas
Keywords
- smilax vine
- black walnut
- camellia
- plant care
- hydrangea
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Living
Products: White Wedding Hydrangea
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