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Back to SearchAnnuals vs. Perennials and Favorite Deer Plants
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, explains the real difference between annuals and perennials. Plus, he shares a list of plants that deer l…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Mad for Mulch
Season 1 Episode 7
In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, shares everything you need to know about mulch. Plus, he highlights his favorite perennials: catmi…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
For Lilac Lovers and Planting Lilies
Season 1 Episode 6
On this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as The Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share wise advice for lilac lovers. Plus, what you really need …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Pruning Forsythia Pointers and Drift Roses
Season 1 Episode 5
On this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as The Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share smart pointers for pruning forsythia. Plus, Grumpy reveal…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Save My Azaleas! and Beware of Bradford Pears
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as the Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough helps one reader tackle an unusual azalea issue called azalea l…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Help for Hydrangeas and Little Miss Figgy
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener helps a reader with a hydrangea issue and also introduces us to the Plant of the Week, Little Miss Figgy.…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Attack of the Carpenter Bees and Garden Tip of the Week
Season 1 Episode 2
In this week’s episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough tackle a reader’s question on how to deal with carpente…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A Camellia Bush Conundrum and the Incredible Encore Azalea
Season 1 Episode 1
On the debut episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share the story of how they met, answer a reader’s camell…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Introducing Ask Grumpy from Southern Living!
Season 1
Introducing Ask Grumpy, a new podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener. For more than 20 years, Grumpy has been sharing advice on what to grow, when to plant, and how to …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago