{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Smart Irrigation, Soil Secrets &amp; Landscape Myths \u2014 with Mike Lorenc from Conservation Garden Park Episode 87","description":"In this episode of Gardening Utah, we\u2019re joined by Mike Lorenc, Lead Horticulturist at Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan, Utah. With over 15 years of experience helping Utahns create more sustainable landscapes, Mike returns to the show (he first joined us on Episode 54!) to share his top strategies for saving water, building healthier soil, and avoiding common landscape mistakes. We dig into:   When and how to start watering in Utah \u2014 and why less is often more   Why soil testing is essential before reaching for fertilizer   The myth of landscape fabric and why it causes more harm than good   How to design your irrigation system based on your soil type   The best approach to planting trees for long-term success   Mike\u2019s favorite waterwise plants and what he's planting at home!   Plus, we talk about bindweed battles, landscape design regrets, and Mike\u2019s advice for every Utah gardener. Mentions:   Conservation Garden Park   USU Analytical Lab \u2013 Soil Testing Info   Plant Select\u00ae    Episode 54 \u2013 Mike\u2019s first appearance on Gardening Utah   Jana's favorite Garden tools on Amazon  ","author_name":"Gardening Utah Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/471069","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37464270\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37464270"}