Plant Daddy Shares Summer Lawn Care Tips

WGN's gardening expert Tim Joyce offers advice on preparing your lawn and when to start planting for the summer season.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:18pm

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WGN's 'Plant Daddy' Tim Joyce is back with weekend gardening tips, including how to care for your lawn heading into the summer months and when to start planting. Viewers are encouraged to send in their gardening questions, comments, and tips to Joyce.

Why it matters

As the weather warms up, many homeowners are eager to get their lawns and gardens in shape for the summer. Joyce's expertise can help Chicago-area residents prepare their outdoor spaces and get the most out of the growing season.

The details

Joyce's gardening segment covers essential summer lawn care tasks like mowing, watering, and fertilizing. He also advises on the optimal times to start planting various flowers, vegetables, and other plants for the summer months. Viewers are invited to reach out to Joyce directly with any gardening questions or tips they'd like to share.

  • The gardening segment aired on March 28, 2026.

The players

Tim Joyce

WGN's 'Plant Daddy' and gardening expert who hosts a weekend gardening segment.

WGN Morning News

A morning news program on Chicago's WGN television station.

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What they’re saying

“Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by sending your questions, comments or tips to tjoyce@wgntv.com.”

— Tim Joyce, Gardening Expert

The takeaway

As the weather warms up, Chicago residents can turn to WGN's 'Plant Daddy' Tim Joyce for expert advice on preparing their lawns and gardens for the summer growing season. Joyce's guidance can help homeowners get the most out of their outdoor spaces in the months ahead.