Shrubby Buddies

Cultivating a perennial border is a lot like building a football team — you need the right pieces, the right roles, and a lineup that actually works together. In the wake of the recent NFL Draft, join the Buddies as they build their dream perennial border by drafting top-tier plant prospects based on bold traits, dynamic attributes, and serious garden performance. From powerhouse bloomers to defensive groundcovers, this draft class is stacked.

From natives to hybrids—and even a shrub—let’s dive into the wild world of the Aesculus genus. Buckeyes are some of our personal favorites, and we’re hoping to make you bonkers for conkers too. Aesculus glabra, bro.

This week, we’re talking all things trees—the good, the bad, and the “why would you ever do that?”
We’re diving into what you should be doing to keep your trees alive, thriving, and not silently judging you… and what you absolutely should NOT be doing (looking at you, mulch volcano people 👀).
From planting way too deep, or pruning at the worst possible time, we’ve seen it all. And yeah… we’re calling it out.
If you’ve ever said “it just died for no reason,” this episode might feel a little personal. But don’t worry—we’ll also give you the fixes so your trees can actually survive and maybe even thrive for once.
So grab a drink, step into the garden, and let’s clean up some tree care crimes—because your trees deserve better… and honestly, they’re tired of your nonsense.

Join us this week as we discuss what you should be doing in your garden RIGHT NOW, and tune noodle casserole!

Season Three in Studio 6b, Say Whaaaaat?!

We’ve transitioned from the Mercury Room to Studio 6b, where we’ll stimulate  your eyeholes; yes, The Shrubby Buddies are officially ‘stars’ of a vodcast! Join us as we show off the new digs, talk spring gardens, nosh meat sticks and much more!