Scott is back with another engaging hour,, joined by his friend Mark Wessel from Gardens Alive and special guest Dr. Paul Capiello from U del Botanic Gardens in Kentucky. This hour is all about garden tropes - those age-old gardening myths and misconceptions that have been passed down through the years without ever being questioned. Scott and his guests are here to debunk or confirm these tropes, and they're taking your calls to share their own experiences and advice.

Scott and his guests tackle some of the most common garden tropes, including the idea that no-mow May is the best way to promote pollinators, the notion that clay soil is the worst kind of soil, and the idea that adding lime to your soil will improve its pH. They also discuss the importance of organic matter in soil and the potential pitfalls of adding sand to clay soil. With their combined expertise and humor, Scott and his guests provide a lively and informative discussion that's sure to leave listeners with a better understanding of these common gardening myths.

One of the most interesting topics discussed in this hour is the idea that clay soil is the worst kind of soil. Dr. Capiello shares his expertise on how adding organic matter can actually improve clay soil, making it more fertile and easier to work with. Scott and Mark also share their own experiences with clay soil, with Scott admitting that he's a big proponent of organic matter in his own garden.

Scott is back with another engaging hour,, joined by his friend Mark Wessel from Gardens Alive and special guest Dr. Paul Capiello from U del Botanic Gardens in Kentucky. This hour is all about garden tropes - those age-old gardening myths and misconceptions that have been passed down through the years without ever being questioned. Scott and his guests are here to debunk or confirm these tropes, and they're taking your calls to share their own experiences and advice.
Scott and his guests tackle some of the most common garden tropes, including the idea that no-mow May is the best way to promote pollinators, the notion that clay soil is the worst kind of soil, and the idea that adding lime to your soil will improve its pH. They also discuss the importance of organic matter in soil and the potential pitfalls of adding sand to clay soil. With their combined expertise and humor, Scott and his guests provide a lively and informative discussion that's sure to leave listeners with a better understanding of these common gardening myths.
One of the most interesting topics discussed in this hour is the idea that clay soil is the worst kind of soil. Dr. Capiello shares his expertise on how adding organic matter can actually improve clay soil, making it more fertile and easier to work with. Scott and Mark also share their own experiences with clay soil, with Scott admitting that he's a big proponent of organic matter in his own garden.

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein Saturday's 6am to 9am Eastern

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein Saturday's 6am to 9am Eastern

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein 6/20/2026 Hour 2

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