Gardening by the Yard Episodes

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Season 18, Episode 1

Storm Damage, Backyard Oasis

Host Paul James walks through his own landscape to see how it fared after one of the biggest ice storms ever. Then, he gets a taste of one couple's backyard oasis bearing some rare and yummy plants. Then, Michael Glassman brings indoor comfort to an outdoor patio.

Season 18, Episode 2

Sod, Winter Garden Chores and Bonsai

Host Paul James is off to visit the Sod-Father, George Biagi, for a little turf talk. Then, it's cold outside, so time for some winter garden chores. Finally, Paul checks in on his bonsai to see how they're faring.

Season 18, Episode 3

Container Garden Cleanup, Blue Diamond Almond Tour, Birdhouses

It's out with the old and in with the new for container plants, as host Paul James removes and prunes his plants and gets the containers ready for another season. Then, Paul goes nuts when he visits Blue Diamond Almonds for a tour of their protein powerhouse. And Peter Whitely shows how to make birdhouses really sing.

Season 18, Episode 4

Rice Farming, Indoor Gardening, Single Color Landscapes, Safeguarding Trees

Jessica Lundberg of Lundberg Rice explains how they farm this delicious side dish while respecting and sustaining the earth. Then, heavy rain at host Paul James' house forces him to stay indoors, so it's a good time for a Q&A on indoor gardening issues. Then, Michael Glassman explores single color-themed gardens by doing a monochromatic landscape. Finally, Paul has some tips for safeguarding trees.

Season 18, Episode 5

Tree Removal, Winery Harvest, Patio Spa

A major ice storm has left host Paul James' landscape in ruins, so he hires professionals to help clean it up. Then, he visits a winery with some fruity harvest that pleases his palate, while Jill Slater creates a patio spa in her backyard.

Season 18, Episode 6

Railroad Gardens, Stone Wall, Bulb Botany

All aboard as host Paul James meets a gardener who knows how to keep things on track in his railroad themed gardens. Meanwhile, Roberta Walker demonstrates how to accent a drab corner with a simple stone wall, and then Paul gets to the bottom of bulbs.

Season 18, Episode 7

Xeriscaping, Drought-Tolerant Plants, Wise Water Practices

Host Paul James shares tips on wrangling your raindrops in a method of landscaping known as xeriscaping. Then, David Salman gives an overview of drought-tolerant plants that save time and money. Meanwhile, Roberta Walker demonstrates how to construct a low maintenance landscape, and Paul gives the trick on of the wisest water practices around.

Season 18, Episode 8