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Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa
Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Welcome to the Ultimate Garden Blueprint.
Body Copy: Most big-box store advice will get your plants killed. The intense sun, the heavy wind, and the local wildlife require a completely different set of rules.
I'm Ken Lain, "Top 10 Gardener," and every week, I share the exact "un-killable" strategies we use to cheat the heat and build vibrant, blooming sanctuaries in USDA Zones 5–8.
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Episodes
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 37 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🐦⬛ Wild Birds and the Top 10 Feeding Mistakes
Wild birds and gardens go together. Fall migration is in full swing, and your garden plays a big part. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what flowers to allow to…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌲 Autumn Glory: 10 Evergreens to Enhance Your Landscape
Trees are not the only evergreens that can add texture and beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the many evergreen shrubs and plants that…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
Trees are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of trees that look great in your landscape all year round…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌲 Your Guide to Cedars: Best Picks for Mountain West Gardens
Cedars are amazingly attractive trees, and whether you have a large property or one that’s a little more compact, there is a cedar to fit! Master Gardener Ken…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🍂 Q & A - Aspen How Low Will They Grow
Aspens are not only beautiful in every season, but they are spectacular in fall. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week at what elevations aspens…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌲 Top 7 Pine Trees for the Mountain West Landscape
Pine trees can add majestic beauty to your landscape. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the top seven most beautiful and easiest to care for pine trees that grow…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 37 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🐦⬛ Great Gift Idea – An AI Bird Feeder!
Fall migration is in full swing, and your garden plays a big part. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what flowers to allow to go to seed so migrating birds can…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌼 Insider Secrets to Planting Majestic Spring Bulbs
Package photos of spring bulbs promise spectacular results. If you take a bit of time to plant the right kinds and quality of bulbs now, you’ll love what…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa👨🌾 A Woman’s Guide to Better Gardens
Winter is approaching, and Master Gardener Ken Lain recently shared his fall garden checklist. In this segment, Master Gardener Lisa Lain offers her insights…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🍁 Why Autumn Food is Best for Spring Plants
Fall is most important feeding of the year for your garden. The right fertilizers in fall will set your garden plants up to weather the harsh conditions of…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🪴 Q & A - How to Bring Outside Plants Inside for Winter
You’ve enjoyed caring for your beautiful garden plants all spring, summer and fall, but as winter approaches you might be thinking you’ll miss all of that…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌹 Why Roses look so good through Autumn
You may have noticed that roses in landscapes throughout the Central Highlands are putting on quite a show this fall! The colors are spectacular, and blooms…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 36 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🪴Growing Plants by Seed or Cuttings - Which is Better?
Now that fall is here, are you already planning your garden for next year? You might be wondering if it’s better in the Central Highlands to grow your plants…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🦌 Animal Proof Plants Deer, Rabbits, and Javelina Leave Alone
It’s frustrating when you plant and care for your landscape but deer, rabbits, and javelina find it a great green buffet. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌼 Colors in the Autumn Gardens
Fall is one of the most colorful seasons in the garden, and it’s easy to plant gorgeous containers and garden beds that brighten your landscape and around your…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌲 Q&A: The Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall
Many plants do well when planted in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and it’s easier to water and care for them. Evergreens lend themselves so well to…
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🪴 Q and A - Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container?
Yuccas and Agaves are great additions to the gardens, with beautiful and unique color and texture. Those who love to garden in containers might wonder if these…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌺 What to do With Azalea and Rhododendron in Fall
You’ve cared for your Azaleas and Rhododendrons through the season, but now that it’s getting cooler and winter is at the doorstep, what kinds of steps should…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 35 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken & Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🍁 Autumn Landscaping is All About Decorating
🍁 Autumn Landscaping is All About Decorating After the abundance of spring and summer gardening, what is more fun than to top off the season decorating with…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎃 The Fall To Do List for a Healthy Landscape
As your summer garden begins to enter into fall, there are a number of chores that will prepare your plants for a healthy winter, and make your landscape look…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌻 Fall Flowers for Pretty Autumn Containers
Fall is one of the most colorful seasons in the garden, and it’s easy to plant gorgeous containers that brighten your landscape and around your home. Master…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🍇 The Grape Harvest and Better Berries this Year
Master Gardener Ken Lain had a bumper crop of grapes and berries this year, and he shares the secrets that made the crops explode! He’ll talk about planting…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & LisaQ & A - Top Evergreens Better Thank a Dead Pinyon Pine Tree
Once a Pinyon Pine begins to die off, there’s no saving it. But there are so many other evergreens to replace it with! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🧑🌾 Why October Plant Food is the Most Important Feeding of the Year
It’s fall, and the gardens are getting ready for winter. Autumn is one of the most crucial times to feed your garden. Proper feeding in fall will keep your…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 34 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🍇 Grapes for Good Garden Party Raises Money for School
The wine flows and spirits are lifted as the gardens come alive as Watters Garden Center hosts Prescott Frontier Rotary's 19th benefit! On September 28th from…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🏡 Creating a Home with Curb Appeal
We all want to be proud of our home, and enjoy driving up to it ourselves or when welcoming guests. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to create beautiful…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌾 Pretty Grasses & Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Them
Ornamental grasses can add color and texture to your gardens and landscape with endless varieties to choose from. These grasses are best planted in fall…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌼 Fall Flowers for Winter Long Color
Fall is here, and with the cooler weather, it’s a great time to plant flowers, grasses and winter crops. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best plants and…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & LisaQ & A - How to Prepare Garden Beds for Fall Planting
The garden season is winding down, but it’s the best time to plant many perennials and winter crops! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what to plant now…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa💦 Autumn Irrigation Adjustment for Fall Plant Health
It’s fall, but the gardens are not asleep yet. Some are putting on a last spectacular show before winter, and proper watering is important! Master Gardener Ken…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 34 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌼 Stunning Container Gardens
Gardening in the Central Highlands can be challenging, especially with our harsh soil conditions. Gardening in containers is a great alternative for those who…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌺 Top 10 Plants of Autumn and Why
It may be fall, but it’s a rich and beautiful time in the garden. The cooler temperatures give a boost to your flowers and plants, and show off through Autumn…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌼 The Most Beautiful Autumn Perennials in the Gardens
Fall can be the most beautiful season in your garden – Plants and flowers are putting on the last show of the season! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa👨🌾 Trending Garden Products Better than the Rest
Sustainability is important for the gardener, and there are some exciting new products on the market! Master Gardener Ken Lain attends garden events each year…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌿 Q & A - Top 10 Groundcovers that Hold Hillsides
If you have a slope or hill on your landscape, you may wonder what you can plant that is attractive and will help deter erosion. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🐝 Why Bees and Butterflies receive All the Attention as Pollinators
It’s fall, and the pollinators are out in force! Master Gardener Ken Lain talks about pollinators and their importance to the garden, and shares some of the…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 33 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌸 The Seasonal Changes found at a Garden Center
Just like our local climate, the Garden Center undergoes seasonal changes! Master Gardener Ken Lain tells us what’s new at the Garden Center for Fall, and the…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌧️ When Rain is Not Enough for the Gardens
We’ve had a relatively dry summer, and keeping our gardens hydrated and thriving sometimes feels like a losing battle. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares ways to…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌾Ornamental Grasses and the Showy Landscape
Ornamental grasses come in many varieties and colors, and can add beauty and diversity to your landscape. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain show us some…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌿How to Turn Yellow Plants Green for Better Fall Color
You’ve worked hard to have a great garden this year, but sometimes plants look yellow or haven’t thrived despite all of your efforts. Master Gardener Ken Lain…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌾 Q and A: How to Force Pampas to Show more Blooms
Pampas grass is a local favorite that can add a wonderful touch to your landscape, and when cut, to your home. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how to…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌺 The Best Flowers of the Year are Planted in Autumn
It’s fall, but some of the best gardening of the year is yet to come! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best flowers to plant in Autumn, with the bonus that…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 32 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌳 Stopping Leaf Spot on Purple Leaf Plums
You’ve pampered your trees all summer, and now your purple leaf plum leaves are looking a bit sickly. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to safely and…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🐗 Javelina Proof Your Garden
You’ve put hard work into your garden all spring and summer, and it’s frustrating if javelina visit, sometimes in big numbers, and decide to feast on your…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌻 The Brightest Perennial Flowers of Autumn
Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🌺 The Brightest Flowers of the Year are in the Autumn Garden
Autumn is a bright, colorful time of year for Central Highlands gardens. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the most vibrant and beautiful blooms to plant to make…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🥕 Q and A - What Time is Best to Plant Fall Vegetables?
Your garden can give you great produce deep into fall. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain help you to pick the best fall vegetables and how and when to plant…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa💦 H2-Whoa! A Guide to Quenching Your Garden’s Summer Thirst
In our Central Highlands challenging climate – think wind, heat, and long stretches without rain – watering the right way is crucial to your gardening success…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 31 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here! Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🐛Preventing Green Tomato Worms in the Gardens
You’ve planted, watered and fed your tomatoes all summer, and your mouth is watering for that big, juicy produce fresh off the vine. But one morning, you visit…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🐗 Gardening with Javelina and other Back Yard Animals
You’ve put hard work into your garden all spring and summer, and it’s frustrating if javelina, deer, skunks and more decide to feast on your efforts! Master…
Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa🍁 Best Fall Plants for Autumn Flowers, Color and Blooms
Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a…