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Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gardening season is year-round with Watters Garden Center's Ken Lain. The Mountain Gardener shares his secrets on how to have the most beautiful, blooming Prescott landscape.
Episodes
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Care for Garden Topiary Structures
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to care for garden topiary structures. Learn the best methods to care for those garden topiaries…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Fast Growing Shade Trees as a Father's Day Gift
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about fast-growing trees that work great as a Father's Day gift. What trees grow…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Plants that Attract more Butterflies into Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 plants that attract more butterflies into gardens. Do you enjoy seeing those pretty…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
6 Summer Pruning - Do's and Don't's
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Prescott shares 6 summer pruning do's and don't's. What should you be doing to prune your plants in a way…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Bright Blooming Shrubs in the Summer Garden this Year
In this episode Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares the bright blooming shrubs in the summer garden this year. Which shrubs bring that bright color to your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Cactus and Desert Agave for Mountain Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Waters Garden Center share the top 10 cactus and desert agave for mountain gardens. What cactus plants enjoy the warm summer…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How Much Water Does a New Container Garden Need to Be Healthy?
In this episode Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how much water a new container garden needs to be healthy. Container gardens can be a pretty addition to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Can You Really Water Fruit Trees Just Once a Week?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask and answer if you can really water fruit trees just once a week while still getting a…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Every Gardener Needs 2 Watering Cans and A Moisture Meter
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener in Prescott shares why every gardener needs 2 watering cans and a moisture meter. Good tools are an important…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Companion Plants Javelina and Deer are Sure to Leave Alone
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses companion plants that javelina and deer are sure to leave alone. Do you have a problem with deer and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview Chris Shipley
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener has an interview with Chris Shipley from Civano Nursery out of Tucson. Civano's specialty is drought-hardy…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Fragrant Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the fragrant flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Do you like having…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Tips to Growing Trees Faster
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares insider tips for growing trees faster. Do you want some large, healthy trees and do you want them soon?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Tips to Growing Terrific Tomatoes
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share insider tips for growing terrific tomatoes. Do you want some great-tasting tomatoes…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Evergreens for Privacy that Screen Prying Eyes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses evergreens for privacy that screen prying eyes. Do you like to spend time outside your home but find…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why No One will Hire a Small Business Owner
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses why no one will hire a small business owner. Running a small business offers a variety of challenges…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Blooming Flowers - May and Beyond
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the best blooming flowers for May and beyond. What are some of the brightest blooms? Which are the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Perennial Flowers for Nonstop Blooms
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about perennial flowers for nonstop blooms. Spring is officially underway and we love…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Bugs that Bite People and Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses bugs that bite people and plants. The weather has warmed up and those pesky bugs have started to come…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Holding Hills with Honeysuckle and More
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss holding hills with honeysuckle and more. Keeping your garden's structure is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Preparing Old Containers & Raised Beds for New Flowers and Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares tips on preparing old containers and raised beds for new flowers and plants. Do you have an old raised…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Make Flowers Bloom All Season Long
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to make flowers bloom all season long. Do your flowers bloom once and then that's the end of it for…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview with Andy Fertilome
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener has an interview with Andy, a gardening expert with Fertilome. Listen in for tips from these two gardening…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Herbs & Vegetables in Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss growing better herbs & vegetables in containers. What types of containers should you…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
3 Types of Tomatoes and Benefits of Each
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about 3 types of tomatoes and the benefits of each. Tomatoes are a great introductory plant to grow and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Planting the Perfect Rose Garden
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about planting for the perfect rose garden. What types of roses should you plant? Is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Garden Tips to More Vegetables this Season
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares insider garden tips to more vegetables this season. We always love an abundant crop of veggies from the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What I Love Most About Gardening
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares what he loves most about gardening. What are his favorite parts? Listen in to find out. Listen to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview Douglas Forst
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener has an interview with gardening expert Douglas Forst. He is the foremost grower in the state of Arizona and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Updated Container Style with Spring Flowers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about updated container style with spring flowers. Container gardens can be a gorgeous…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
3 Types of Yucca for Every Garden Style
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener talks about 3 types of Yucca for every garden style. Yucca is a hardy plant that brings a dramatic accent to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow Tree Roses in Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to grow tree roses in containers. Springtime is the perfect time to get those…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
8 Stunning Plants for the Native Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares 8 stunning plants for the native landscape. The Prescott area environment has some wonderful plants that…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Time to Shop a Garden Center in Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the best time to shop a garden center in spring. We all get eager to find those fabulous plants in…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
John Murphy Rock the Garden
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats with John Murphy at Rock the Garden. As a local, John is dedicated to making a connection and a…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Lavender for Fragrance and Beauty
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about the best lavender for fragrance and beauty. Phenomenal lavender, Spanish lavender, and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Native Desert Willow and the Best Variety for Your Yard
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about native desert willow and the best variety for your yard. This low-maintenance tree is perfect for…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Gardenia for Mountain Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the best gardenia for mountain gardens. These beautiful white blooms bring some…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Native Plants to Grow in Arizona
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 native plants to grow in Arizona. There are some fabulous plants with unique blooms that…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When can Roses be Planted in Spring?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about when you can plant roses in the spring. We all look forward to adding those beautiful roses to our…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview with Jim Rupe of Monrovia
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener interviews with Jim Rupe of Monrovia. Jim and Ken dive into the wonderful world of flowering trees and vibrant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
5 Reasons to Update Your Landscape
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden in Prescott share 5 reasons to update your landscape. Let's look at those tired old plants that are begging for…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Secrets to Big Juicy Tomatoes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares some insider secrets to getting big, juicy tomatoes. As the weather warms up thoughts turn to those…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Evergreen Oaks Turn Yellow in Spring
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss why Evergreen Oaks turn yellow in the spring. This is a common question at the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Veggies and Herbs this Year
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about growing better veggies and herbs. Learn about plant protectors, soil tricks, and getting speedy…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Garden Research Beyond a Google Search for Better Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses going beyond a Google Search for Better Plants. Did you know that Watters Garden Center brings the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview with Ken Feld Tag4Life
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener interviews with Ken Feld with Tag4Life to chat about the spring gardening class happening on Saturday, April…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Bloomers in the Spring Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about the top 10 bloomers in the spring gardens. There are so many pretty flowering plants you can…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Flowers for Landscapes that Grow Wild
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about flowers for landscapes that grow wild. Like those wildflowers or flowers that just grow like crazy…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to use ladybugs and praying mantis in the gardens. These insects can be useful…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Tips to Growing Herbs with Flavor
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares insider tips to growing herbs with flavor. Having your own herb garden can be a real treat and those…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When do Lilac Bloom in Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses when lilacs bloom in the spring. We often wait in anticipation for those beautiful bloomers to pop…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
The Importance of Spring Blooming Trees in the Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the importance of spring blooming trees in the landscape. What are the benefits of having spring…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Flowering Trees of Spring
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 flowering trees of spring. Spring is here and the trees are in full…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Peony
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses growing better peony. These bright blooms are a brilliant add to your garden. So how can you grow a…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to help plants recover from frost damage. In the spring around Prescott, the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Bountiful Apples in Zone 7
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses growing bountiful apples in Zone 7. Having fresh fruit that you've grown in your own yard sounds…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Plant For Fast Growth
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses how to plant for fast growth. Are you impatient for great-looking plants? Do you want to see those…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Interview Aaron Lamb from Trees of Corrales
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener hosts an interview with plant expert Aaron Lamb of Trees of Corrales. This is a fellow private, family-owned…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow California Poppy and Their Companion Plants
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss how to grow California Poppy and their companion plants. California Poppy brings a bright orange…