The Hortoccult: A Horticulture Podcast

Blaine and Brad discussing the finer points of maintaining turf and the different way you can add to lawn and yard. Your lawn can be a drag on your resources or a joyful addition to your garden spaces. Support the show

This week is a get to know you talk with my good Freddy Zahn owner of LawnThumbs Lawn Care and garden services. I have known Freddy for years and has a great story of how he started his business and can help people start their own in business with his YouTube channel. If you want more Freddy, his channel is YouTube.com/LawnThumbs. Thanks for your support and plant on Babylon! Support the show

Blaine and Brad discuss the many uses of the super plant hemp! It can be used in so many different ways and it was farmed in the US as a competition crop to cotton and paper. It is finding it way back as a multi million dollar agriculture industry. The official website of the podcast: The official twitter account of the podcast: The official Facebook page and Group of the podcast: Support the show

What are biennials and how can they be used in the garden to the greatest benefit. Blaine and Brad talk about their recommended and favorite biennials. Support the show

Blaine and Brad talk about how to clone woody plants by cuttings. What time of year to take the cuttings, the different types of cuttings you can take, what kind of potting mix to use and where to store to get the best results. Get out there and try to propagate woody plants from cuttings! Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Brad and Blaine get into shrubs and how they are able to enhance the landscape in ways which no other plants can. There are very tolerate of bad maintenance practices and very adaptable. Shrubs can bring all year flowering, interesting habit shapes and can add levels to the landscape design. Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Blaine and Brad discuss the different type of composts that are available to buy. Also they talk about how to make your own compost for your own garden. Along with recommendations on how to keep weeds out of the compost. We have a Hortoccult Facebook Group you can join in the discussion! We have tips, people ask questions, new plants to try and we share gardening events  There is also an active twitter account for the Hortoccult where we retweet interesting post and share ideas in the landscape community. @thehortoccult To find us online www.thehortoccult.comSupport the show

How do I help make my soil better? What makes up soil? In this episode Blaine and Brad discuss how to identify what soil you have and the different processes you need to do to achieve the greatest results and why this will work! That to all the listeners and we hope you enjoy this episode.Support the show

We discuss the different ways to reduce water in the landscape. We go over zero cost options all the way up to redesigning the whole landscape to water-wise plants. And how to find help to make the change from high water use lawn to low water options.Support the show

We discuss of all backgrounds. Annual, Perennial, culinary and medicinal. What we have grow and what can grow in Utah. Double and triple propose varieties as well. Come on and have a listen and a laugh! We are The Hortoccult!Support the show

Blaine and Brad discuss the finer points of identifying conifers or cone bearing trees. To properly resolve issues in your trees, you first have to know what they are. Beginners guide to help you know what tree you are dealing with.Support the show

Blaine and Brad finish the discussion on tree's. We talk about why it is important to plant different types of trees for the landscape. Also, trees you should avoid due to over planting and some invasive weed trees. Support the show

What makes a good choice for a tree in Utah? Blaine and Brad through out five under utilized trees to consider when planting your next tree. Overall concern is finding trees which will stay healthy longer in your yards. Find us at twitter @thehortoccult to ask any question we can answer on the podcast. We also have a facebook page dedicated to The Hortoccult. You can also find us on your wedsite. www.thehortoccult.comSupport the show

What are the benefits to having plants in your home and place of work? How do you care for these little guys once you have them? What are some good indoor plant for my home? The answer to these questions and more from episode # Johnny 5 is alive!Support the show

Blaine and Brad discuss the different ways you can stay active in the garden even when its cold outside. Keeping your plants healthy through the winter will help you have a easier transition into spring. To busy during the fall? Its ok, many of your fall work can still be done in the winter. Support the show

How we prune. What needs to be pruned. When is the season to prune. And why do we prune. Support the show

Overview of christmas cactus, how to choose a good plant from a nursery plants and what to look for in a good plant.  <@thehortoccult> Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=13953195&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hortoccult.com%2F&utm_medium=widget)

Blaine and Brad discuss the greenhouse growing needs of a poinsettia crop and give a few tricks to keep your plant health and happy once you have it home.Support the show