Join Erin Nicole and English Gardens' Rick Vespa for English Gardens Home Gardener airing on WXYZ Fridays at noon and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

  • Mosquito Control

    Pesky mosquitoes can put a damper on your outdoor fun, here are a few ways to control them.

  • Plants for the shade

    Rick and Erin have a few suggestions for adding color and texture to the shaded areas of your yard.

  • Caring for hydrangeas

    Rick and Erin give you some tips for caring for one of the most popular summer flowers.

  • Container Gardens

    If you're looking for a low-maintenance way to spice up your yard, how about a container garden?

  • Caring for plants while away

    Don't let your plants wilt while you're on vacation. Here are some tips to make sure they're still thriving when you return.

  • Choosing deer resistant plants

    Rick and Erin give you some options for keeping deer out of your flowerbeds.

  • Choosing Perennials

    This week Erin and Rick have all you need to know about choosing perennials.

  • National Rose Month

    Erin and Rick talk about the different types of roses and where to plant them.

  • Planting flower beds

    This week Erin and Rick give you some tips to plant beautiful, blooming flower beds.

  • Planting Annuals

    Now that it's starting to warm up, Erin and Rick talk about planting annuals.

  • Container Gardening

    This week Erin and Rick show you how to plant a vegetable or herb garden in planters.

  • Perfect Perennials

    Rick and Erin talk about what you should include in a new perennial garden or add to an existing one.

  • Potting and planting

    The messy task of potting plants can be made simple with some easy tips.

  • Mother's Day gifts

    Time is running out to get your mom something special for Mother's Day, - here are some ideas from English Gardens.

  • Lawn Care

    Do you envy the lush lawns in your neighborhood? Here's how to grow your own healthy grass.

  • Spring color

    Rick and Erin talk about adding spring color to your flower beds.

  • Extending the season

    Rick Vespa from English Gardens and Alicia Smith talk about extending the summer season as we head into fall.

  • Cleaning the air

    If you find yourself going outside for fresh air, you might want to bring plants inside to clean the air indoors.

  • Attracting butterflies

    If you'd like to see more butterflies in your garden, there are three key elements.

  • Preventing weeds and disease

    Alicia and Rick have some suggestions for keeping your garden in tip top shape.