WJBO Lawn & Garden Show

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A weekly look at what's growing in Baton Rouge's lawns and gardens with local experts from Clegg's Nursery.

The Spring Gate Is Starting To Open
Yesterday at 3:55 PM

The Spring gate opens a touch more this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Dr. Allen from Clegg's Nursery!
The two discuss how warming temperatures are a sign Spring is approaching and handle your questions on lawns and more!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Warming Up To The Hints of Spring
02/07/2026

We're warming up to the hints of Spring this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Kat from Clegg's Nursery!
Customers are already asking about spring plants, so the pair go over what's coming into the nurseries, but they'll take plenty of your questions on fertilizing and more!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the...


Our Extended Winter Weather Blast
01/31/2026

We're talking about dealing with our extended cold weather this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Dr. Allen and Braden from Clegg's Nursery!
They'll also talk about chilling hours and answer your questions on pecan trees, picking out a satsuma tree and when to use a pre-emergent on your lawns!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping...


Preparing For The Hard Freeze
01/24/2026

Preparing for the hard freeze this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery! They'll go over the steps you can take to give your plants and trees a fighting chance through the bitterly cold days coming up.
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Why Now Is A Good Time To Plant A Tree
01/17/2026

We talk why Louisiana notes Arbor Day is in January this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, Jessica and the Intern-In-Training from Clegg's Nursery!
Sage with Baton Rouge Green talks about the Louisiana Arbor Day event happening today and then the three explain why planting now helps to avoid the stress months of our Louisiana summer. We also give an update on what's out at the nursery and answer a few of your questions!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8...


Time For Seeds
01/10/2026

It's time for seeds this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Kat from Clegg's Nursery!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Starting Off 2026 With Shallots & Strawberries 101
01/03/2026

We're starting off 2026 with a little Shallots & Strawberries 101 on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Jessica, Butch and the intern-in-training Caroline from Clegg's Nursery!
Our trio also touch on pruning, herbs, direct seeding, lawn care, impacts from our warm temperatures and answer your questions!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Seasonal Planting, Last-Minute Gifts, and More!
12/20/2025

We're going over seasonal planting, cheesy puns and more this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, Kat, and intern-in-training Caroline from Clegg's Nursery!
Get all the info you need on what fall vegetables can still be planted now including potatoes, tomato and pepper seeds and more! Also fertilization tips for annuals, how to pick out and care for poinsettias, and good gifts for gardeners!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're...


Planning For Our Weather Rollercoaster
12/13/2025

We're planning for our weather rollercoaster this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery!
It's warm to cold back to warm - so what should you do to protect your plants over the next few days? We've got tips for that, talk a bit how all these temperature changes can make your garden very confused, and then go over fighting winter weed - plus answer your questions!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526...


Johnny Naylor Talks Christmas Trees, Micro-Irrigation and More!
12/06/2025

Johnny Naylor sits down with Butch this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, brought to you by Clegg's Nursery!
Enjoy a laid-back conversation full of knowledge about caring for Christmas trees and poinsettias, micro-irrigation tips, how to select your mulch, weed control and more!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Talking Christmas Trees
11/29/2025

We're talking Christmas trees this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, Chris, and intern-in-training Caroline from Clegg's Nursery!
Along with tips on selecting and taking care of your trees, we also go in-depth on poinsettias as Clegg's hosts their Poinsettia Open House at the Greenwell Springs location!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red...


More Winter Prep Ideas
11/22/2025

We're looking ahead to more winter prep this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Jessica from Clegg's Nursery! (It WILL feel like fall or winter around here eventually, right?)
They'll also look ahead to the Poinsettia Open House coming to the Clegg's Greenwell Springs location on November 29 and take plenty of your questions!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave...


Christmas Is Coming!
11/15/2025

We talk about Christmas decorations this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch and Kat from Clegg's Nursery!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Preparing For Our Cold Snap
11/08/2025

We're giving you some expert tips to prepare for our upcoming cold snap on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Dr. Allen from Clegg's Nursery!
Curious how much prep work is needed for our quick visit from Old Man Winter? They'll have the advice you need. Also, your questions about an amazing amount of acorns, moving a tree from pot to ground the right way, and what's going on with milkweed and butterfilies!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am...


Time To Plant A Tree!
11/01/2025

It's a tree spree this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery!
They'll talk about the Baton Rouge Tree Spree happening at the Clegg's on Siegen Lane with Butch and Sage from Baton Rouge Green! Also, learn why now is the right time to plant a tree - and shrubs too! Zane and Braden also have a rundown of the fall plants at the nursery, discuss fruit trees, and answer questions about timely application of pre-emergent! And yes, Christmas trees are coming....
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Set Yourself Up For Success In Fighting Weeds
10/25/2025

Let's set you up for success in fighting weeds this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Kat from Clegg's Nursery!
In addition to those weed-fighting tips, the two talk about what's coming in to the nursery - including potential gift ideas for the upcoming holidays! And, why it's time to cut back your perennial summer plants - plus much more!
Also, we note the passing of Marshall Clegg, the retired owner of Clegg's Nursery.
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday...


Fall Products, Strawberry Tips and More!
10/18/2025

We're talking fall products and more this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Jessica from Clegg's Nursery!
Plus your questions on planting strawberries, dealing with weeds, hydrangeas and more! Plus a big thank you to Scott Ricca as he announces a well-earned retirement!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Answering Your Questions Like Fighting Fireants, Sod Webworms and More!
10/11/2025

Answering your questions like fighting fire ants, sod webworms and more this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with our OGs from Clegg's Nursery - Butch and Scott! OGs are original gardeners, by the way.
Also, tips for preparing for fall like winterizer timing!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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It's Fall Y'all - and About Dang Time!
10/04/2025

It's Fall Y'all (and about dang time!) this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, first-time host Kat and intern-in-training Caroline from Clegg's Nursery!
We cover a lot of ground this week - from what plants to look for when you want to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, if you should fertilize right now, the best time to plant strawberries, tips for planting carrots and more!
Also - your questions on dealing with Virginia buttonweed, best potting soil, whether or not it's time to use MSM turf, the best time to plant spring bulbs, and...


What You Should NOT Be Doing As The Seasons Change
09/27/2025

Let's talk about what you should not be doing as the seasons change this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, Chris and our new Intern from Clegg's Nursery!
As the temperatures (slowly) change - what's the next steps you should and should not be taking for your lawns and gardens? There's also a good look at how helpful micro-irrigation can be for plants that are already dealing with the stress of our warmest months. And suggestions about what you can pick up to plant now and how to decide on a shade tree for your home!<...


The Changing Of The Seasons
09/20/2025

With the official start of Fall looming, we're talking the changing of the seasons this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Scott and Jessica from Clegg's Nursery!
We also go over the fall items coming into the stores and take plenty of caller questions - including your asks on the right soil temps for putting out pre-emergents , plant suggestions to place beside a fence, care for citrus trees in pots, and more!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by...


Johnny Naylor Talks Fall Gardening
09/06/2025

We're talking fall gardening this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch from Clegg's Nursery and special guest Johnny Naylor!
What's good bed prep? How do you get good drainage? Fertilzer, organic supplements, keeping animals out, micro-irrigation, what you should be planting - get a run-down on everything you need to know for this time of year!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can...


The Hints of Fall's Approach
08/25/2025

We're looking forward to fall planting this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch and Jessica from Clegg's Nursery!
They'll discuss what you'll be planting in your vegetable gardens in the coming months, plus proper care of houseplants including water and sunlight tips, fall decorating plants, ornamental peppers, why a soil thermometer is the most important gift for a gardener and the Plant of the Week: American Beauty Berry!
We've also got YOUR questions on the best placement for a new tree, planting St. Augustine runners, dealing with ants in a potted plant and...


Uncertain About Watering
08/16/2025

If you're uncertain about watering, you should listen to this edition of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, Dr. Allen and the Intern from Clegg's Nursery!
They're talking about our on-and-off rain, explain why you don't need a "kit" for micro-irrigation and a planting timeline for vegetables!
Plus caller questions on when to trim roses, azalea care, why jalapeno plants aren't making peppers, and help with peggy martin roses, cabbages and brussel sprouts and figs!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8...


Management of Moisture
08/11/2025

Management of moisture is what's on our minds this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Scott from Clegg's Nursery!
Our local experts explain why water management is critical this time of year, especially with new plantings! Also, learn about what effects heat can have on landscape.
Plus we answer your questions on lawn fertilization, turk's cap plants, pre-emergent herbicides, sweet olive trees and peas!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526...


Welcome To The Dog Days of Summer!
08/02/2025

Welcome to the dog days of Summer this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Braden and Dr. Allen from Clegg's Nursery!
If you're dealing with insects, our local pros have some great tips to best the pests! They're also looking forward to the fall vegetables coming and discuss our plant of the week: pawpaws!
There's also plenty of your questions, including help with okra, impatiens, bougainvillea, fighting weeds and new sod!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9...


Weed Control Advice
07/26/2025

Weed control tips and questions this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Jessica from Clegg's Nursery!
There's also tips on insect control, answering your questions on when to start fertilziing brussel sprouts and cabbage seedlings and more! Plus the Plant of the Week: Soiree Vinca!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback...


Watch Where You're Using That Weed Eater
07/19/2025

Watching where you're using that weedeater, herbicide tips, and knowing just what's in your lawn care products are what we're taking about this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Scott and Dr. Allen from Clegg's Nursery!

Plus it's a two-fer for the plant of the week as we discuss buddleias and plum yew!

And thanks to all our callers, asking questions about planting the right shade tree, how much mulch to put at the bottom of a tree, fighting Bermuda grass, bubblegum petunias, and more!

If you'd like t...


Taking Your Questions and More!
07/12/2025

We're taking your calls this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch, Braden and the Intern from Clegg's Nursery!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Boy, It's Hot!
06/28/2025

Boy, it's HOT this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Braden, Butch and the Intern from Clegg's Nursery!
The trio talk about the heat we've dealt with recently, and what could still be planted right now. Butch drags out the soapbox to once again sing the wonders of a micro-irrigation system to help your plants weather the warmth. Also, Braden says it you want a lot of color, think annuals! And we go over our plant of the week, drift roses!
Plus caller questions on hibiscus that's not blooming, getting rid of bamboo, getting...


Fighting Weeds, The Plant of the Week and More!
06/21/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, it's Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery talking about fighting weeds, figs and berries, fruit trees and of course, the plant of the week! This week's it's buddliea!

Plus caller questions on eucalyptus, citrus trees, vines, planting vegetables and more!

If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red...


A Rainy Week, But We Needed It
06/14/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Butch and Chris from Clegg's Nursery, we talk about how it was a rainy week, but it was needed! That leads into the importance of regular watering, and how you might need to do it longer and more frequently than you think. Also, what plants can survive signs of wilting!

They also talk about the plant of the week - lantanas - plus treating for leaf miners, why you can plant fall tomatoes, hot peppers and eggplants now, and Butch talks about why you should buy a...


Houseplants, Micro-Irrigation and More!
06/07/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Butch and Braden welcome Jessica from Clegg's Nursery! The three talk houseplants, what's new at the nursery, micro-irrigation, the best mulch, dealing with weeds in your lawn, adding some color to your garden and the plant of the week: lime-light hydrangeas! Plus caller questions on ninja bell peppers and crepe myrtles!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also...


More On Weed Control and Watching Your Watering
05/31/2025

We're talking weed control, how to watch your watering and more  this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane & Braden from Clegg's Nursery! Also it's blueberry and blackberry season!
If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! If you're listening on our free iHeartRadio app, you can also leave us a message by tapping the red Talkback Mic button!
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Getting Into The Weeds - And How To Do It Less Often!
05/24/2025

Getting into the weeds this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with Zane and Scott from Clegg's Nursery! Don't want to have to deal with them all the time? Pull 'em up more often! Another tip: if you're having problems or questions about something - don't just take a picture, bring some samples to the nursery!
We also introduce a new feature: the plant of the week!
Plus we answer caller questions on cucumber beetles, and whether it's too late to plant sunflowers!
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It's Getting Hot!
05/17/2025

Things are getting hot this week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show with the Intern, Butch and Braden from Clegg's Nursery! Well, the weather is what's warming up, so we discuss what can be planted now, like your annual colors including one of the best for these conditions, vinca! They'll also go over the herbs and vegetables you can consider picking up when you head to your local garden center.

Also, learn the difference between buckeye rot and blossom end rot on tomatoes, why vitex could be a possible crepe myrtle replacement, how lack of pollenation...


Die Back On Citrus & Don't Be Scared Of Bees!
05/10/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Scott and Dr. Allen from Clegg's Nursery cover a number of topics, including bedding plants, why soil pH levels are important, how our focus in the garden changes from pleasant to hot weather, and let the bees do their work!

Also, a call from Butch about die back on his citrus leads to a conversation of how it's probably time to make a decision on any that were damaged by our cold snaps earlier this year.

Then there's plenty of your questions including asks on tomato plants, tilling...


Gift Ideas For Mother's Day & Lots Of Your Questions!
05/03/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Chris & Butch from Clegg's Nursery start off talking about ideas for Mother's Day gifts that go beyond just plants - including some gardening gadgets! They also touch on how it's a weird time for vegetables, what weeds we're already seeing, and one caller question leads them to remind you how important planning is before planting!

Speaking of callers, we got a TON of questions this week, covering everything from fighting poison ivy, best time to prune azaleas, how you can tell if stored fertilizers are stll...


Will My Citrus Make It?
04/26/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery field a few questions from folks who are concerns about their citrus trees. They also give some tips on what signs you can look for to decide if it's worth waiting it out - or time to get another!

The two also talk about weeds, the colors in the Clegg's bedding house, roses, monarch butterfliles and more!

If you would like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, join us Saturday mornings between 8 and 9am! You can call (225) 499...


Tomato Talk, Peat Moss, Amazel Basil & More!
04/19/2025

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show powered by Clegg's Nursery Butch, Chris & the Intern get questions about tomatoes! Callers also ask about peppers, raised beds, what can be put in your compost pile, and potential azalea damage.

Plus discussions on Amazel Basil, herb gardens, peat moss, raised gardens, drip irrigation and what's new at the nursery!

If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9am at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! Those who call earlier in the show will get their...