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
578 episodes
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 those questions that maybe you didn't know you had!
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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 to worry about snow killing those wildflowers? What are the benefits to planting now?&...
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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 home to help promote rest?Listen in to find out.
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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.
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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 thinking about those beautiful blooms and the eventual harvests we'll get. We're eager to se...
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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 to prepare your garden. What steps should you take, what should you be doing?L...
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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 gardening.
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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 landscaping better?Listen in to find out.
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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 about spring planting and the best fruit trees you should have in your yard to get tha...
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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 your garden along with the Winter Gem Boxwood.
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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 your yard are blocking that view. What are some steps you can take to deal with those...
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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 to take steps to help it revive in the spring? Listen in to learn more!
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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 wonderful free garden classes starting this month. What are the class topics coming up? Lis...
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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, brilliant greens and blues in the winter, or beautiful blooms in the spring, these shrubs...
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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 your garden making it difficult to have a lush healthy yard. What are some steps you ca...
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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 your garden with the Arizona Cypress. This January, check out these great companion ...
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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 winter. Snow can still happen for at least a couple more months. So how does snow help tho...
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9:54
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 something better? Listen in to find out.
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9:48
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 planting. How much water does that plant need? What type of fertilizer? How big do they grow...
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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 winter to sweltering heat of summer can make planting in central Arizona a challenge. Wh...
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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 to your yard? Do you enjoy bird watching? How can you get more birds to your yard with...
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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 and brilliant. What plants can you plant in January for a brighter winter?
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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 the root ball is often covered with burlap. When do you remove the burlap? Do you remo...
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