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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
Unlocking the Earth: Planting Success in Any Soil
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to unlock the earth. Learn how to plant successfully in any soil. From clay-heavy to dry and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Peony Pruning Power Hour
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott hold a peony pruning power hour. What should you do to properly care for your peony? What…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Dig In! Winter Landscape Planting for a Stunning Spring
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about winter landscape planting for a stunning spring. Now is the time to do some planting to create that…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
New Plants, Pottery, and a Holiday Greeting
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about new plants, pottery, and a shares a holiday greeting. Listen in for a holiday greeting and to learn…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Houseplants for a Healthier Indoors this Winter
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 houseplants for a healthier indoors this winter. From stress release to cleaner air…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What we are Thankful for this Year?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about what they are thankful for this year. As 2024 draws to a close, Ken and Lisa reflect back on…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Does it Hurt Trees to Cut Exposed Roots Out of the Garden?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener answers if it hurts trees to cut exposed roots out of the garden. Do you have exposed tree roots in your garden…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How Early Can Fruit Trees be Pruned?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask 'How early can fruit trees be pruned?' We've just passed the winter solstice and the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Difference Between Winter and Summer Plant Food
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the difference between winter and summer plant food. Do you have to use different types of plant…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Story Behind the History of Evergreen Holly
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the story behind the history of the evergreen holly. Ever wonder what the story was behind the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Winter Evergreens for Outdoor Cheer
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about winter evergreens for outdoor cheer. Winter evergreens can bring bright greens and blues to the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Creative Ways to Use Beautiful Garden Pottery as Garden Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about creative ways to use garden pottery as garden containers. Do you have some gorgeous pottery…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Using Coffee Grounds for a Healthy Garden
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about using coffee grounds for a healthy garden. We often see in coffee shop the offer of used coffee…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Using Wildflowers to Revegetate Construction Site Damage
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss using wildflowers to revegetate construction site damage. Can those vibrant wildflowers help…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Are Autumn Leaves Good or Bad for the Garden in Fall?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks and answers if autumn leaves are good for the garden in the fall. This time of year the trees are losing…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spruce Trees from Small to Tall
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about Spruces trees of all sizes. Learn everything you should know about spruce trees and how to grow…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Better Technique for Planting Winter Evergreens When it's Cold Outside
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares better techniques for planting winter evergreens when it's cold outside. Should you take certain steps…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center cover some garden trivia and the history of the Christmas Cactus. Did you know that Christmas Cactus is…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if feeding with plant spikes really works. We see plant spikes in nurseries all the time but do they…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gardening Questions and Answers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center hold a questions and answers session. This week, they're covering everything from growing kumquats in…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Understanding Garden USDA Zones
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses garden USDA Zones. Often when researching a plant, you'll see a recommended Garden USDA Zone listed…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Force a Poinsettia to Flower and Turn Color Again
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about how to force a poinsettia to flower and turn color again. If you bought a poinsettia last year and…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Decorating
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 landscape evergreens for holiday decorating. Evergreens can be great plants to add to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss why poinsettias are used to celebrate holidays like Christmas. Learn the story behind poinsettia…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Can Poinsettias Live Outdoors?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if poinsettias can live outdoors? This time of year, the poinsettia is a very popular plant. What is the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Grow a Better Holiday Poinsettia
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to grow a better holiday poinsettia. Poinsettia are very popular this time of…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Best Pond Care for a Healthy Winter
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the best pond care for a healthy winter. Should you drain your pond this winter? Should you cover it?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How Many Poinsettia Colors are There Really?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks, how many poinsettia colors there are. We are all familiar with the red poinsettia we see at just about…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Gardening Tips for Year's End
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares gardening tips for the year's end. Learn in this episode what you should be doing between now and the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Year End Garden Tasks for a Better Yard
In this episode, Ken and Lisa chat about the top 10 year end garden tasks for a better yard. As we head into the holidays the end of the year is not far…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Frostproof Irrigation and the Well House
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about how to frost proof irrigation and the well house. Frost can cause some challenges with winter…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
The Most Popular Holiday Tree and How to Plant Them
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the most popular holiday tree and how to plant them. What is the most popular holiday tree?…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Houseplant Gnats Inside and What to Do
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about houseplant gnats and what to do. Perhaps you've noticed little, tiny bugs flying around your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Evergreen Trees Decorated for the Holidays then Planted in Winter
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about evergreen trees decorated for the holidays then planted in winter. Having a living evergreen as…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How and When to Repot Houseplants
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about how and when to repot houseplants. Have your houseplants gotten a little too big…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Vegetable Foliage have Black Leaves in Autumn
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about when vegetable foliage have black leaves in autumn. Is this normal, a bad thing? What should you be…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about when you can prune blooming shrubs in the landscape. Pruning is an important part…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Why Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explains why pine trees drop brown needles in Autumn. Have you ever noticed that the pine trees drop more brown…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
A Favorite Part of Digital Gardening
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about his favorite part of digital gardening. Looking for plants online can be fun and designing that…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Irrigate Plants through Winter
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to irrigate plants through the winter. Cold temperatures can cause some challenges when using…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Deer & Rabbit Proof Plants and Repellents
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 deer and rabbit proof plants and repellents. While the wildlife can be nice to watch…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about trees that look good all winter long. Learn the types of trees that thrive in the…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
When To Prune These Top 10 Shrubs
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about when to prune those top 10 shrubs. Fall has fully settled in and as we head into winter, thoughts…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Best Plant Evergreen Vanderwolf Pines in Poor Soils
In this episode, Ken and Lisa discuss how to best evergreen Vanderwolf pines in poor soils. Do you have a Vanderwolf pine that you want to plant but aren't…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Autumn
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks what yellow leaves mean in Autumn. Are the yellow leaves on your plant a normal part of the seasonal…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Plant Drops- The Newest Ideas for Garden Experts
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener gives the newest ideas for garden experts! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Winter Garden Wonders - A Guide to Growing Vegetables Year Around
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks gives a guide to growing vegetables year round. What should you know and when should you plant? Listen in…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
New Shrubs that Look Better in Winter
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about new shrubs that look better in the winter. Some shrubs look great in the summer…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Newest Poinsettia Colors You will Find this Year
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the newest poinsettia colors you will find this year. The holidays are creeping up on us and we'll…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How Close Can You Plant Trees for a Fast Screen?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask how close you can plant trees for a fast screen. Trees make a great screen for privacy…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How Much Do I Water after Frost Through Winter?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener answers the question, "How much do I water after frost through winter?" Now that temps have finally cooled, we…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Trees with Insider Tips to Grow Them
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener covers the top 10 trees and gives insider tips to grow them. What are those trees? What should you do to ensure…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Fall Colored Trees for Autumn Planting
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the top 10 fall colored trees for Autumn planting. Which trees bring the beautiful fall color to your…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Brighter Plants That Hold Their Foliage and Stay Green
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the brighter plants that plants that hold their foliage and stay green. Juniper, blue spruce…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Keep Winter Weeds Out of Rock Lawns
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about how to keep winter weeds out of rock lawns. Should you be using weed killer? Is there a specific…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
How to Keep Blue Spruce Silvery Blue
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about how to keep blue spruce silvery blue. Is the beautiful silvery blue color on your blue spruce…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Spiritual Meaning of Houseplants
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the spiritual meaning of houseplants. What do different plants mean? Listen in to find out! Listen to…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Jumping to the Front of the Garden Line with Plant Drops
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about jumping to the front of the garden line with plant drops. Certain plants are in high demand during…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Autumn Glory: 10 Evergreens to Enhance Your Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 evergreens to enhance your landscape. As we roll into autumn, the deciduous trees start…
- Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about trees that look good all winter long. The temperatures are beginning to drop and before we…