1 hour | Saturday, 22 August 2026
With West Texas temperatures pushing toward 107 and 108 degrees, Adam and Amber focus on helping landscapes survive the late-August heat. They explain why leaf scorch and afternoon heat wilt don't necessarily mean a plant needs more water, how to check newly planted trees and shrubs, and why deep watering is better than a little water every day. They also discuss Hydretain, late-season sod installation, and why this isn't the time to push lawns and landscapes with heavy fertilizer.This week's Plant of the Week moves indoors with the popular "String of" plants, led by String of Pearls. Adam and Amber explore String of Bananas, Dolphins, Turtles, Watermelons, Hearts and more, explaining their unusual shapes, light requirements, soil needs, propagation and one of the biggest keys to success: avoiding overwatering. Amber shares why bottom-watering many of the succulent varieties can help prevent the trailing stems and leaves from rotting against wet soil.And if it's too hot to landscape outside, why not build one indoors? Adam and Amber take listeners inside Willow Creek Gardens' Workshop Warehouse, where visitors can create terrariums, fairy gardens, kokedamas, succulent arrangements, sand art, Zen gardens and seasonal projects. They discuss private workshops, DIY projects, the huge assortment of plants and decorative materials available, and some of the creative projects customers have brought to life—from family heirloom teacups to succulent pumpkins and custom centerpieces.