The Yard Stop Garden Center Podcast
Welcome to The Yard Stop Garden Center podcast! This is a place where we strive to bring education, connection and personal experience to our listeners. We are a mom-and-pop landscape design and retail garden center, sitting on 7 plus acres of everything you need for your landscape and gardening needs. Anything from plants, trees, pottery, bulk material and much more.
So glad you joined us today! Let's jump in.
Episodes
28 episodes
Garden Myth Busters
Does paint sealer really heal tree wounds? And will talking to plants help them grow? We're giving you our take on garden myths! Join Zoe and Melody for a fun conversation on this topic. Also listen to us on YouTube @The Yard Stop Garden Center...
Beneficial Bugs for Pest Control
Ever heard of using lady bugs or other beneficial bugs as a way to control pesky outlaws in your garden? We'll that's what this podcast is all about! Learn something new and effective for a more natural approach to help fight off unwanted pest ...
Rose care in the month of August
Get the max bloom from your roses and learn why it's important to change up the maintenance in the month of August to help set them up for success as summer proceeds and fall approaches.
Getting creative with small spaces
Join Jenn and Emily as they talk about getting creative with small spaces. Whether it's a backyard porch or small apartment patio, there is always a way to help something beautiful grow in your corner!
Get rid of those pests
Summer can be prime time for pest problems, but don't worry! We've got what you need to help get rid of those pesky bugs. Join Emily and Melody for a helpful conversation on how to identify, treat and prevent pest takeovers. Let's go!
The Marketing Team gets interviewed!
Join our four-way conversation with Heather and Howdy as they interview the marketing team - Emily and Zoe. We're asking questions like, how did they get started in marketing? What's the inspiration for their content? What's the biggest m...
Caring for plants in extreme heat
The summer heat can be brutal and put a strain on your plants. We're sharing some tips on how to properly care for them so you can enjoy your landscape throughout the hot season. Thanks for joining our conversation!
Hard and Soft Scapes
On this episode, we're talking about hard and soft scapes. Join Jeremy and Emily for a conversation about the two and how they complement each other.
Ground Cover Plants
If you're a low maintenance kinda landscaper than you won't want to miss this episode! You can utilize your ground cover space with just plants and we're telling you how. Join Emily and Zoe with their special guest, Heather for an e...
A day in the life of a plant receiving team member
We wouldn't have an amazing plant display if it wasn't for our incredible team. We're walking you through a day in the life of a plant receiving team member with Mckinnley and Emily. Join us for the conversation!
Bonsai Talk
Join Ken, with "Sanderland Gardens" on an interview with Zoe. If you've always wanted to try bonsai but maybe felt it was for more experienced gardeners than this episode is for you. After listening to Ken's podcast, we hope you'll ...
Sod Care
Maybe you're wanting to replace your sod but don't know where to start?Join Pablo, one of our landscape experts as he answers our questions on soil prep, watering, different types of sod and much more. Glad you're here, let's get started...
Plant Propagation Hacks
Join Melody and Emily for a fun conversation about plant propagation. We've got some extra tips in this episode for hacks that you can try at home for expanding your plant population. Let's go!!
Irrigation Info
Join our guest speaker, Mark who has been doing irrigation for 30+ years. We're talking about irrigation types, soil absorption, hand watering verses irrigation, and more. Let's learn something new!
House Plants
If you're a house plant geek, then you won't want to miss this episode with Melody and Zoe. They're answering all your questions about how to care for house plants - From when to water, what soil you should use, do house plants real...
Arbor Day with Mark Miller
The Yard Stop welcomes Mark Miller of Mount Dora to the podcast!Mark is an urban forester and tree arborist. We asked him to share his knowledge and tree expertise with us on this episode. Find out why tree canopies are essential f...
Fruit Trees
Join our fruit tree conversation with Dennis and Emily. We're answering questions on, "What fruit trees are best suited for Lake County zone?""How does pollination work for fruit trees?" "How long does it take before a ...
The power of COMAND soil
COMAND is a unique turbocharged compost. It’s created naturally through a proprietary process of microbial inoculation and stabilization. COMAND helps restore soil health, providing the perfect growing environment for your turf, flowers, vegeta...
Native Tree Talk
April is Native plant month and on this episode, we are talking about native trees. Join Joe - The Yard Stops tree expert and as he shares his knowledge and experience with us on this topic.
The YSGC Shops Local
We're interviewing Dan from ACE Hardware and talking about what makes them different from other companies and why it's important to support and shop local. Shopping local isn’t just about buying products—it’s about investing in the ...
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Let's Talk "Roses."
Whether you're a new rose lover or an experienced gardener, we hope you take something helpful from this episode. What's not to like about roses?!?! Except maybe the thorns lol, that's valid!Join April and Zoe for a conversation about co...
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"Get Landscaped"
There's more to landscape design than just drawing graphics and lines. Join us for a conversation with Jeremy - our landscape designer as we break down the start to finish process of a landscape transformation with The Yard Stop.&nb...
Organic Espoma is "Hip!"
Do you want luscious plants that look amazing and thrive, but without the use of chemicals? Join Bonnie for a conversation about Organic Espoma and why it does wonders for your plants.
Mount Dora Friends of the Environment
Mark Vaughn - President of the Mount Dora Friends of the Environment, talks about replenishing tree canopy scapes, planting for generations to come and much more. Be a part of this conversation to find out more!
The Yard Stop Kids Club
Are you looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids this Summer? We'd love to help! Listen in on this episode for some insight about our Yard Stop Kids Club. Be sure to stick around till the end for a special announcement.&nb...