About this episode
In this episode, Steve Bender returns for Season 4 of Ask Grumpy, providing gardening advice and answering listener questions.
Ask Grumpy is back for Season 4! Starting March 11, 2026, new episodes drop every Wednesday through April 29. In this eight-episode season, Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, answers your toughest gardening questions with his trademark wit and no-nonsense advice. From keeping deer out of your yard to fixing crepe myrtle woes and recommending standout plants like 'Diamond Spire' gardenia and 'White Wedding' hydrangea, Grumpy has you covered. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you do not miss an episode, and visit southernliving.com/askgrumpy for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Steve Bender
Topics covered
- gardening advice
- plant recommendations
- seasonal gardening
- deer control
- crepe myrtle care
Keywords
- gardening
- advice
- plants
- deer
- crepe myrtle
- season 4
- Ask Grumpy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Living
Products: 'Diamond Spire' gardenia, 'White Wedding' hydrangea
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