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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
Lisa’s Plants to Buy in March
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about plants to buy in March. Learn about eternal fragrance Daphne such as…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spacing Evergreens
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about spacing evergreens. Learn how to recover snow-damaged evergreens, how far…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Lisa’s Early Flowers of Spring
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's early flowers of spring. Learn about cool weather plants like Mammoth…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Greening Up Winter Evergreens
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about greening up winter evergreens. Learn when to put down pre-emergent down to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Lisa’s Spring Flowers
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about Rhododendrons and other spring flowers. Learn what new spring plants have…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Preparing Raised Beds
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about preparing raised beds. Learn when the best time to plant Peony, if Peonies can…
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Lisa’s New Fruit Trees
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's new fruit trees. Learn what pansy and cool weather vegetables are in…
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Growing Better Peony
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us how to grow a better Peony. Learn if you need to seal cuts you made when pruning…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gifts Any Valentine Gardener Love
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tells us the best Valentine gifts to get any gardener. Learn which plant would be best for…
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How Many Peach Trees it Takes
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teaches us how many peach trees it takes to produce fruit. Learn if it's too early to plant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Planting Wildflowers
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us what to get to plant wildflowers. Learn which wildflower mixes would be good to use…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Preventing Bugs on Fruit Trees
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us how to prevent bugs on fruit trees. Learn what to do with insects on fruit trees…
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Seeds & Soil
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us how to prepare seeds & soil for spring. Learn which seeds are best for 2023, and…
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Wildflowers Gone Wild
Wildflowers can be mysterious in how to plant and grow these forest natives, not after this week's show. We give you the nine steps to stunning flowers that…
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Caring for Snow-Covered Plants
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us how to care for snow-covered plants. Learn when to remove snow-covered plants, how…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Lisa Dreams of Spring
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share their dreams of spring. So many people are sick of winter and are ready to garden…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Pruning Fruit Trees
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about pruning fruit trees. Learn important information about preparing your fruit trees…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Happy Houseplants
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about happy houseplants. Learn about fun houseplants like Zebra plant, Goldfish plant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Pruning Perennials
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talking about pruning perennials. Learn when is the best time to cut back your perennials…
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Landscape Designs for Winter
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about landscape designs for winter. This is a great time to access your yard, right…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Insider Tips on Better Flowers this Spring
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share insider tips on better flowers this spring. Also learn why your evergreens are turning…
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Most Popular Houseplants for a Healthy New Year
In this segment, you will learn not only the most popular houseplants that are oh-so-easy to grow but some exotic plants you will find at the garden center as…
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Proper Pruning of Landscape Plants
The start of winter is also the start of the pruning season for the landscape. This episode goes deep into the dos and don'ts of landscape pruning. You will be…
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Lisa’s Christmas Plants
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott teach us about Lisa’s Christmas plants and sounds of water. Learn what makes great hostess…
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Planting a Live Christmas Tree
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to plant a live Christmas trees. Learn about shrub color, how long to keep a…
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Living Christmas Trees
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to care for living Christmas trees. Learn about caring for Dwarf Alberta Spruce…
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Planting Trees Wrapped in Burlap
In this Segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott give tips on planting trees wrapped in burlap. What steps should you take to plant your tree…
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How to Plant Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Local trees can be decorated for indoor holiday enjoyment and then planted after the celebrations. A Christmas tree from Watters Garden Center can be decorated…
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Feeding Now for Better Spring Blooms
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about feeding now for better spring blooms. Learn when to water your plants in winter…
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Lisa’s Fresh Herbs & Flowers for Thanksgiving
In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott give tips on fresh herbs & flowers for Thanksgiving. Learn about what is still available at…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Holiday Evergreens Planted After Christmas
Why cut down a tree for the holiday celebrations when you can use a living tree for Christmas that is planted in the landscape after the festivities or over…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainPretty Plant to Decorate the Winter Garden You Can Eat
Many plants are pretty, but few have stunning beauty and be eaten. As we transition to the winter gardens, you'll learn how to grow stunning flowers, herbs…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop Colorful Trees of Autumn for the Fall Landscape
Through November, the colors of Fall outshine everything in the landscape. Trees are the biggest showoffs of all. In this episode, we cover the brightest…
Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain30 Reasons Why People Like to Garden Summed Up
A survey of hundreds of local gardeners reveals why we secretly like to garden. Growing your own for the inner chef, mental and physical health, and many more…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainWhat's the Difference between Plant Food, Manure and Fertilizers
Plants need food just like their human counterparts. Plants like steak and potatoes, a fine class of red wine, crème burlee, and before bed a snickers bar just…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Plants Javelina, Deer & Rabbits Leave Alone
Without a fence that keeps animals out your plants can be eaten alive down to the ground, but not after this week's show. We cover the top landscape plants…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Garden Tasks for a Better Landscape
The most essential gardening of the season is done in fall. You will have a list of Autumn tasks set the stage for healthy plants and Bigger Bloomers next…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainAutumn Curb Appeal with Fall Colored Trees and Flowers
Fall plants add a lot of curb appeal to any landscape. We cover the bright trees of autumn and all the fragrant flowers that bring you home alive for the…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Fall Equinox and What it Means for Your Gardens
The Autumn Equinox makes a change for the fall garden. It marks the most important gardening of the season. Fall mums, bright red maples and the gold of Aspens…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Mums for Autumn Gardens
Autumn gardening is a time of decoration, pumpkins, corn, and fall mums. Garden Center mums are specially grown for outdoor gardens that perennially return for…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Plants Javelina Leave Alone
Gardens have been destroyed this summer by herds of Javelina tilling up the yard in search of grubs, displaying entire vegetable gardens, and nipping the…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainSaving on Plants During Garden Center Seasonal Changes
Garden Centers shift from spring lilacs to autumn maple at the end of August through early Autumn. Promoted locally as 'Monster Monsoon Sales' and summer…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainThe Joy of Gardening with Kids
Getting kids involved in the garden is life-changing. They learn to appreciate where food comes from all while bringing the generations together. Get your…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainTop 10 Summer Plants with Really Big Flowers
Some Summer flowers are prettier that others, and after this weeks show will have a list of 10 of the most beautiful flowers that are not only pretty, but easy…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainStunning Groundcovers that Hold the Soil and Look Good in Rock Yards
In this show, you'll have a list of the toughest ground covers that hold the soil for erosion control through monsoon rains and look great running across…
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Behind the Scenes with the Mountain Gardeners Lisa – Hot Summer Perennials
On today's Mountain Gardeners Lisa Watters-Lain discuss summer perennials including Catmint, Black Eyed Susan, Red Hot Poker, Coneflower, Gaillardia, Sedums…
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Behind the Scenes with the Mountain Gardeners Q&A – Planting Berries in the Yard
On today's Behind the Scenes with the Mountain Gardeners Q&A Ken and Lisa Lain discuss monsoon's effect on weeds, planting berries in your yard, trimming roses…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainNew Plants so Tough They are Impossible to Kill
Some plants are hardier than others in the garden. This show covers the toughest of the tough for the garden. You will have a list of plants that outshine the…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainPlanting Privacy Screens in the Landscape
Neighbors breathing down your patio is nobody's idea of private. Privacy evergreens create a living wall that blocks out even the most prying eyes. After this…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainBest Roses of Summer and How to Get More Blooms
Mountain Roses are easier to grow in Arizona than in any other part of the country. In this cast, we cover the best varieties and share insider tips on how to…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainHow to Correctly Feed the Summer Landscape for Monsoon Rain
July is the best time to feed stressed-out plants for additional roots and growth. This is especially true for new landscapes and those plants on the verge of…
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Best Shade Trees of Summer
For heat relief and a beautiful landscape, these trees will help you to achieve the yard fo your dreams. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11…
Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain30 Tips for a Better Summer Garden in June
With these summer garden tips you will have a stellar garden that out shines right through Autumn. These easy, fun summer tasks keep the gardens looking their…
Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain2022 Newest Heat Loving Plants for the Summer Garden
The latest new summer plants are featured this week. Heat-loving plants are trended in the summer garden. June is the best time to plant these sun-worship…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainAll 5 Types of Roses and How to Grow Better Bloomers
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares all 5 types of roses and how to grow better bloomers. The best varieties of roses are found at Watters…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainGrowing Bigger Better Tomatoes
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener shares how to grow bigger, better tomatoes. Tomatoes are so easy to grow in mountain gardens with just a few…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainNative Plants for Easy Care Landscapes
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener discusses using Native Plants in the landscape is natural. With this week's garden tips you will have 5 super…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainPrivacy Screens and How to Blend Plants that Stretch the Landscape Dollars
Block a neighbor from view with these garden tips and tricks that give privacy fast. We cover the plants and how to blend them together for fast, safe, garden…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainGrowing Larger Tomatoes that Melt in Your Mouth
Watters Garden Center and Ken Lain cover the best tomato varieties, water techniques, and foods for a better, larger harvest this year. Mountain tomatoes can…
Mountain Gardener with Ken LainBrightest Blooming Trees of Spring
The trees of spring announce the arrival of the planting season. We cover the best of the best bloomers showing off this spring. You have a showy list of trees…