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.

Podcasting since 2021 • 950 episodes

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

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Pretty Blooming Trees Best Planted in Summer

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss pretty blooming trees best planted in summer. Summer can be a great time to plant trees that will reward you with beautiful blooms in the seasons ahead. Dis...

August 13, 2026 • 10:50

Monsoon Weeds and Erosion Control

In this episode, Ken Lain and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share tips for monsoon weeds and erosion control. Monsoon rains can bring welcome moisture, but they can also create new problems in the landscape. Learn ways ...

August 11, 2026 • 10:47

Slim Sentinels and the Elegance of Narrow Trees

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share slim sentinels and the elegance of narrow trees. They'll share narrow-growing trees that add beauty, privacy, and year-round interest without taking up too mu...

August 06, 2026 • 10:52

Shady Shrubs for Shady Gardens

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss shady shrubs for shady gardens. Hear about beautiful shrub varieties that grow well in low-light landscapes and tips to help them flourish. They'll also ans...

August 04, 2026 • 10:24

Impossible-to-Kill Perennials for Summer Gardens

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share impossible-to-kill perennials for summer gardens. Learn about dependable flowers and succulents that can handle summer conditions without demanding constant a...

July 30, 2026 • 10:46

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