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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
March Companion Plants and the Fanciful Forsythia
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, covers the March companion plants and takes a look at the Fanciful Forsythia. Learn about this plant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Hedge Plants for Privacy
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explore the top 10 hedge plants for privacy. Are you looking for a good hedge that will give…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Roses and Hedges are Best Pruned in March
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why roses and hedges are best pruned in March. Learn how to work with the local climate and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
English or Itoh Peony - Which one is Better?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the English and Itoh Peony varieties. Which one is better to put in your garden? What is the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Healthy Evergreens for a Brighter Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about healthy evergreens for a brighter landscape. How can you keep your evergreens healthy in the face…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spring Poppies and their Spring Blooming Companions
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss spring poppies and their spring blooming companions. Spring is here and it's time to get those…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Garden Alert - Bark Beetle and Pine Scale are BAD
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses bark beetles and pine scale. Spring seems have arrived early this year and with it comes pests like…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Growing Better Peony as Fragrant Spring Flowers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about growing better peony as fragrant spring flowers. If you have a large yard that you are trying…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Starting Tomato and Peppers for the Perfect Garden Start
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about staring tomato and pepper plants for the perfect garden start. When should you start planting? Is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Prepare Garden Soils for the Next Planting Season
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses how to prepare garden soils for the next planting season. Should you use certain soil types? How…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Prepare the Landscape for Maximum Spring Beauty
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to prepare the landscape for maximum spring beauty. What steps should you do to prepare the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Newest Trees for Stunning Landscape and How to Plant Them
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about the newest trees for stunning landscape and how to plant them. New trees have…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
The Most Amazing Shrubs of Early Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the most amazing shrubs of early spring. Are there flowering shrubs? How about shrubs that start…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Cool Flowers for Ugly Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about cool flowers for ugly containers. Do you have some containers that aren't really…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How Do You Know When Spring is Here?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks how to know when spring is here. Spring is coming soon and there are telltale signs to recognize spring…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Unbox a Garden: Explore the Wonder of Fruit Cocktail Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the wonder of fruit cocktail trees. What are fruit cocktails trees and what are the benefits of…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Unlocking Natures Bounty: Grow Perfect Fruit Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to grow perfect fruit trees. Watering your trees, how much and how often? Should you fertilize? What…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Blooms Ahead! Unleash the Power of Spring-Planted Fiber Roses
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to unleash the power of spring with planted fiber roses. Spring is coming quickly and fiber…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Mastering the Green Carpet: A Guide to Growing Calgary Carpet Juniper
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about mastering the green carpet. Learn all you need to know about growing a healthy and happy Calgary…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Space to Thrive: Guidelines for Planting Fruit Trees
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share guidelines for planting fruit trees while giving them plenty of space to thrive. Learn…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Pruning for Recovery: Repairing Broken Tree Branches
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about using pruning to repair broken tree branches. Did your tree suffer some damage lately? 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. Learn all the insider gardening tips and more from our…
- 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. Whether you're new to the area or new to gardening, Ken will give…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
February Plant of the Month: Hellebore
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the February Plant of the Month: Hellebore. Listen in to learn all you need to know about…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Companion Plants Best Planted in February
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses best companion plants best planted in February. Peony, Lily of the Valley, and Juniper are just a few…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Will Winter Snow Threaten Newly Planted Fruit Trees?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center ask if winter snow can threaten newly planted fruit trees. What should you know about planting 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 chats about the good, bad, and ugly reasons to love snow in the gardens. What does snow do to benefit the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Free February Garden Classes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the February Garden Classes. Learn about home orchards, gardening in small spaces, and evergreens…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Bailey Nursery Joins the Chat on Birch and Fruit Trees
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener invites Steve Carlson with Bailey Nursery to join the conversation about birch and fruit trees. Want to grow…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Valentine Gifts any Gardener Will Love
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about Valentine Gifts that any gardener will love. If you have a gardener in your life that you…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Plant: A Guide for Newcomers
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener covers how to plant. If you are new to gardening, new to the area, or simply looking to upgrade your skill…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Peaches: Does it Take More than One to Fruit?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about peaches and whether you need more than one peach tree to get fruit. Learn all the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Preparing Your Garden for Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares what he is doing to prepare his garden for spring. Pruning, horticulture oil, plant food, and much more…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Garden Seed and Houseplants of January
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about garden seed and houseplants of January. Learn some great tips on seed and houseplants and answer…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks why January is the month to plant wildflowers. Learn why wildflowers are great to plant now. Do you have…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Houseplants for a Better Night's Rest
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about houseplants for a better night's rest. What houseplants should you have in your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Ornamental Grass Beautified by Manure and How
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how ornamental grass is beautified by manure. Learn all the benefits of using manure on those grasses…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Can Spring Planting Begin?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask when can spring planting begin? Spring is like Christmas for gardeners. We start…
- 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 for spring planting. It's still cold out and only January but it's time now…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Gardening Makes me Happy
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talked about why gardening makes him happy. Learn what brings joy to Ken when he gets to spend his time…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Steps for Better DIY Landscapes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares 2 steps for better DIY Landscapes. How can you get a better DIY Landscape? What do the pros do that make…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss fun fruit trees for a better spring harvest. It may be winter right now but it's time to think…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Winter Gem Boxwood: Companion Plant of January
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about winter gem boxwood and the best companion plants of January. Learn all the best plants to put in…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Dealing with Plants that Block a View
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to deal with plants that block a view. Having a great view is not so great when the plants in…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What Happens When Plants are Dormant
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses what happens when plants are dormant. What is the best way to care for a dormant plant? Do you need…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Grow Your Green Thumb for Free at Watters Garden Center
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free garden classes offered at Watters Garden Center. Grow your green thumb with all the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
17 Show-Stopping Shrubs for Your Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares 17 show-stopping shrubs for your landscape. Whether you are looking for a pop of color in the fall…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Living in Harmony: Gardening with Deer and Javelina
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss living in harmony with deer and javelina when gardening. Deer and javelina can wreak havoc on…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Arizona Cypress: Perfect Partners Companion Planting in January
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the perfect partners for Arizona Cypress. There are some great companion plants that you can put in…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Nature's Trick: How Snow Helps Wildflower Seeds
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about how snow helps wildflower seeds. It's still quite chilly out as we make our way through…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Java Jolt: Are Coffee Grounds Good for Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener addresses whether coffee grounds are good for plants or not. Should you be using coffee grounds? Is there…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
All You Need to Know for Planting in the Prescott Area
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the online nursery Toptenplants.com where you can shop and learn all you need to know about…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
10 Shrubs Tough Enough for Mountain Landscapes
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about 10 shrubs that are tough enough for mountain landscapes. The large swing in temps from icy cold…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Beyond the Bird Feeder: Natural Ways to Attract More Birds
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about ways to attract more birds beyond the bird feeder. Do you love attracting birds…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
January Jewels Brighten Your Winter with Companion Planting
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener, chats about the January jewels that will brighten your winter. Companion planting makes the garden so hardy…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Dealing with Burlap when Planting a Large Evergreen Pine Tree
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about dealing with burlap when planting a large evergreen pine. When you get a new evergreen pine…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When to Transplant and Repot Your Houseplant
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about when to transplant and repot your houseplant. Are your houseplants leaves looking a little droopy?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Stake a Tree for Faster Growth
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about how to stake a tree for faster growth. If you have a tree that needs a little extra support, it can…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Winter Pruning: A Guide for Your Backyard
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener gives a winter pruning guide for your backyard. What are the steps you should take to prune this winter? Listen…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Beyond Decoration The Power of Houseplants
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center go beyond decoration and the power of houseplants. Houseplants bring lovely decoration to your house but…