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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
Bloomers of Early Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the bloomers of early spring. Want some great blooms in early spring? Perhaps some tulips, irises, or…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What's the Difference Between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the difference between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar. These gorgeous evergreens bring…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Fastest Growing Plants for a Thick Hedge of Privacy
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the fastest-growing plants for a thick hedge of privacy. Do you have an area of your home or garden…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Weather Matters when Gardening
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why weather matters when gardening. Every year, the spring weather can range from hot and dry to cold…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Flowers and Trees of Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain is joined by Mike Neenan of Schmit Nursery to discuss the flowers and trees of spring. Blooms become abundant this time of year on…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spring Gopher Plant with Garden Companions
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the spring gopher plant and garden companions. Gopher Plant is a hardy plant that…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When do Spring Blooming Plants need Frost Protection?
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares when spring blooming plants need frost protection. Spring is here but that doesn't mean we won't see…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Should a Lawn Start Getting Water and Food?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott answer when a lawn should start getting water and food. Lawn care basics can be a challenge…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Blooming Shrubs of Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 blooming shrubs of spring. Spring is rolling in and now is the perfect time to get…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why 62 Years in the Family Business Matters
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses why 62 years in the family business matters. Watters Garden Center is celebrating 62 years of…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Garden Shortcuts of Spring that Make Gardens Better
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 garden shortcuts of spring that make gardens better. What should you be doing in your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 perennial spring flowers that thrive for years. Want flowers that keep…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
March Companion Plants and the Fanciful Forsythia
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses March's companion plants and the fanciful forsythia. Forsythia brings a bright pop of yellow to your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Hedges to Plant for Privacy
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top 10 hedges to plant for privacy. Want a lush privacy screen for your yard?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Roses and Hedges are Best Pruned in March
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener covers why roses and hedges are best pruned in March. Embrace March’s mild days to prune for perfect roses and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 3 Evergreens that Bloom every Year
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 3 evergreens that bloom every year. Did you know that evergreens weren't just green and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Marketplace Chaplain Steve Buttons
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener has a conversation with Marketplace Chaplain Steve Buttons. Steve is part of a group of chaplains who work…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spring Poppies and their Spring Blooming Companions
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss spring poppies and their blooming companions. Poppies are beautiful flowers that…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Bark Beetle Prevention for Healthier Evergreen Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about bark beetle prevention for healthier evergreen trees. Those pesky bugs, bark beetles, can cause a…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Peonies as Fragrant Spring Flowers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about growing better peonies as fragrant spring flowers. Peonies are a beautiful…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Evergreens for Zone 7 Landscapes
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 evergreens for zone 7 landscapes. It's officially planting season and there are so many…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top Podcast for Local Gardeners Top10Plants.com
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener talks about Top10Plants.com and all the information shared with readers on gardeners. For 52 weeks a year, Ken…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top Plant Food for a Healthy Organic Yard
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener talks about the top plant food for a healthy organic yard. What plant foods are organic? Which organic plant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top Spring Bloomers that Should be Planted Now
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top spring bloomers that should be planted now. Before you know it, spring…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow Heathy Pinion Pines for Their Nuts
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses how to grow pinion pine for their nuts. These pines are native to the area and can thrive! What are…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Can You Start Planting Spring Vegetables?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about when you can start planting spring vegetables. Spring is coming and those great…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
The Essential Spring To Do List for March Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener explores the essential spring to-do list for March gardens. Things are thawing out nicely and spring is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Explore the Wonder of Fruit Cocktail Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, discuss the wonder of fruit cocktail trees. Apple trees, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, and all these…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Grow Perfect Fruit Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to unlock natures bounty! Learn how to grow perfect fruit trees. What should you know to plant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Blooms Ahead! Unleash the Power of Spring
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to unleash the power of spring blooms! Great plants are in at Watters with…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
A Guide to Growing Calgary Carpet Juniper
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, gives a guide to growing Calgary Carpet Juniper. How do you master the green carpet? Listen in to find out…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Guidelines for Planting Fruit Trees
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss guidelines for planting fruit trees. How much space do they need to grow? Are there…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Pruning for Recovery_ Repairing Broken Tree
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about pruning for recovery. Did you have a tree get damaged from the latest round of snow? How can you…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Garden Happenings at Top 10 Gardener
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares insider garden happenings at Top 10 Gardener. What tips should you know about gardening in the area?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Garden Tips for Newcomers this Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares garden tips for newcomers this spring. What should you know about caring for your garden? How should…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
February Plant of the Month - Hellebore
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott the February plant of the month, Hellebore! This is a great plant that loves the winter…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Companion Plants Best Planted in February
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the companion plants best planted in February. These gorgeous plants love early spring and by May…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Is New Fruit Tree Planting in Danger from Winter Snows?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss if a new fruit tree planting is in danger from winter snow. DId you just plant fruit…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
The Good, Bad, and Ugly Reasons to Love Snow in the Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener, discussed the good, bad, and ugly reasons to love snow in the gardens. What can snow do to or for the garden?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gardening Classes at Watters Garden Center
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the gardening classes being offered at Watters Garden Center. The classes are free and are every…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
2 Tree Pros Discuss Birch and Fruit Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, chats with Steve Carlson of Bailey Nursery about birch and fruit trees. What should you know about the care…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gifts Your Garden Valentine Will Love
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share ideas for gifts your garden valentine will love. Valentine's Day is nearly here and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Tips for the New Gardener
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, gives how-to tips to the newcomer to gardening. Listen in to find out. What should you know about planting?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Peaches - Does it Take More Than One to Fruit?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss peaches and how to get the best blooms. Do you have to have more than one peach tree…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Pruning, Plant Food, and Planting Fruit and Evergreens
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about pruning your plants that are looking a little sad, horticultural oil for your plants, and other…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Garden Seed and Houseplants of January
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the garden seed and houseplants of January. What were the best plants and garden seeds of the month?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares why you should be planting your wildflowers now. What is the best method to plant those wildflowers…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Houseplants for a Better Night's Rest
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss houseplants to have in your home for a better night's rest. Plants can help clean…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Ornamental Grass Beautified by Manure and How
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to beautify ornamental grass with manure. Ornamental grass can be a gorgeous addition to your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Can Spring Planting Begin?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share when can spring planting begin. January is over and we start dreaming about those…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to prepare your garden in January for spring planting. What should you be doing now to get your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Gardening Makes me Happy
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares why gardening makes him happy. Is it the activity of planting? Is it the green plants, the flowers, or…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Two Steps for Better DIY Landscapes
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about two steps for better DIY Landscapes. Time is marching forward and we are moving from winter…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss fun fruit trees for a better spring harvest. There are so many fruit trees that can…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Winter Gem Boxwood Combination Plant of January
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about Winter Gem Boxwood, one of the Watters January Companion Plants. What is the best way to care for…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Dealing with Plants that Block a View
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about dealing with plants that block a view. You might have a large plant that is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What Happens When Plants are Dormant
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about what happens when plants are dormant. When those plants get quiet in the winter waiting for…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Free Garden Classes at Watters Garden Center
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, talks about the free garden classes being offered at Watters Garden Center. The classes are held every…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
17 Best Landscaping Shrubs of Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the 17 best landscaping shrubs of spring. Learn the most popular, prettiest, and best growing shrubs…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gardening with Deer and Javelina
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss gardening with deer and javelina. Gardening can be a challenge with wildlife coming into the…