Gardening by the Yard

Season 7

Master gardener Paul James focuses on the lighter side of gardening and gives down-to-earth advice about gardening basics, such as soil, watering and trees, and he troubleshoots such common gardening difficulties as poor light and pests.

Where to Watch Season 7

26 Episodes

  • Garden Sheds
    E1
    Garden ShedsMaster Gardener Paul James takes a close look at garden sheds and solves the problem of producing compost in winter. Also, visit some of the coolest community gardens.
  • Summer Plant Sale
    E2
    Summer Plant SaleMaster Gardener Paul James shares tips for stretching your landscape dollar and how to turn a boring hedge into a work of art. Also, watch a Seattle gardener build a cool concrete planter.
  • Summer Reminders
    E3
    Summer RemindersBecause many plants need extra care during the summer months, Master Gardener Paul James discusses watering schedules, lawn mowing and planting.
  • Tree Health
    E4
    Tree HealthMaster Gardener Paul James shares ways for keeping trees healthy and gets the scoop on attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
  • Preparing for a Winter Move
    E5
    Preparing for a Winter Move
  • Garden Sprayers
    E6
    Garden SprayersMaster gardener Paul James talks about garden sprayers and their various uses. Then visit Bainbridge Island, Washington, where author Ann Lovejoy shows off new garden gadgets.
  • All About Bulbs
    E7
    All About BulbsMaster Gardener Paul James boasts about the many benefits of bulbs, looks at an annoying garden critter and meets a ladybug fan who spreads the good word across the country.
  • More Plant-Buying Tips
    E8
    More Plant-Buying TipsMaster Gardener Paul James shares plant-buying tips for shopping in catalogs and reveals where bags of potting soil come from. Also, learn how to build a copper trellis.
  • Garden Tasks
    E9
    Garden TasksMaster Gardener Paul James shares new developments in the world of pesticides, fungicides and mulch, and he shares everything you need to know about orchids.
  • Making It Easy
    E10
    Making It EasyMaster Gardener Paul James shows how to lighten the load and make gardening easier, and he creates a mini water garden. Find out how to take care of perennials, too.
  • Weeding
    E11
    WeedingMaster Gardener Paul James shares tips for whacking weeds and the art of espalier.
  • Just Gardening Again
    E12
    Just Gardening AgainMaster Gardener Paul James gives a tour of his place to show off some new plants and shares handy horticultural housekeeping hints. There's also a lesson on exotic herbs.
  • Tight Spots
    E13
    Tight SpotsMaster gardener Paul James shows how to fill in tight garden spaces with plants. He then explains the benefits of and how to use Plant Hardiness Zones, and he explains succulents and how to care for and propagate them.
  • Weird Stuff
    E14
    Weird StuffMaster Gardener Paul James discusses one of his favorite gardening topics, pond gardening, and take a trip to San Francisco to learn about medicinal herbs.
  • Manipulating Growth Rates
    E15
    Manipulating Growth RatesMaster Gardener Paul James shares tips and tricks for manipulating your plants' growth rate, and he answers common questions. There's also an introduction to a new concept in gardening, stepable plants.
  • Bamboos
    E16
    BamboosMaster Gardener Paul James focuses on bamboo, including how to grow it, contain it and cut it.
  • Spot Accenting
    E17
    Spot AccentingMaster Gardener Paul James does a question-and-answer session and shares ideas for lightening up your landscape
  • Getting Established
    E18
    Getting EstablishedMaster gardener Paul James talks about what it means to get plants established. He also discusses island beds and shares what it's like to garden on the coast.
  • Plant Assessments
    E19
    Plant AssessmentsMaster Gardener Paul James shows how to diagnose and treat plant problems. Head to Southern California to learn about window boxes and Texas to learn how to conserve water and still grow a beautiful garden.
  • Winning Combinations
    E20
    Winning CombinationsMaster Gardener Paul James shares how to create award-winning combinations in the garden and how to make your garden fire-safe. There's also a trip to Texas to explore English gardens.
  • Bedtime Story
    E21
    Bedtime StoryMaster Gardener Paul James answers questions, and visit an artist in California with great ideas for covering up problem areas in your landscape.
  • Gardening Don'ts
    E22
    Gardening Don'tsMaster Gardener Paul James shares a list of things you shouldn't do in the garden during the late summer to early fall transition. He shares the scoop on shovels, and visit a California arborist with tips about trees.
  • Seeding Solutions
    E23
    Seeding SolutionsMaster Gardener Paul James answers questions about seeding a lawn and talks trees. There's also a visit to Farmer Fred for a lesson in growing plants that keep on giving.
  • Preserving Potted Plants
    E24
    Preserving Potted PlantsMaster gardener Paul James explains how to care for potted plants, talks about drainage issues and considers flowers you can eat.
  • Stone Matters
    E25
    Stone Matters
  • Stuff: Storing and Hiding It
    E26
    Stuff: Storing and Hiding ItMaster Gardener Paul James has tips for storing garden stuff, learns how to mix plants and veggies and gets the skinny on sunflowers.

 

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