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The Plant Doctor Returns: Spring Prep at Lawnscape Garden Center 2/11/26

By: Andy St. John • February 11, 2026

Winter may still be in the air, but things are heating up at Lawnscape Garden Center. The Plant Doctor, Ken Hensch, joins Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to discuss the transition from winter maintenance to spring preparation.


Ken shares insights from his recent trip to the world's largest tropical plant show in Florida and explains how those international trends are making their way to Angola. From pruning blooming tropicals like hibiscus and bougainvillea to nurturing hundreds of succulents and carnivorous plants, the greenhouses are already full of life.


Hear about:

Winter Operations: Discover what the nursery team handles during the off-season, from landscape repairs to snow removal.

Greenhouse Sneak Peek: A look at the seeding process and the effort required to get annuals ready for their March planting.

Valentine's Day Visiting: Why a walk through the warm greenhouse is the perfect winter escape and what you can find for your Valentine.

Tropical Trends: Ken discusses his visit to the Fort Lauderdale tropical plant show and the "new and fancy" ways people are growing houseplants today.


Visit Lawnscape Garden Center on County Road 200 West in Angola to get a breath of fresh air and a head start on your spring garden.