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
958 episodes
Ornamental Grasses for a Showy Landscape
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share ornamental grasses for a showy landscape. Ornamental grasses are an easy way to add movement, texture, and seasonal interest to a landscape. Learn which color...
How to Get Pampas Grass to Produce More Plumes
In this episode, Ken and Lisa-Watters Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to get pampas grass to produce more plumes. Pampas grass can be a beautiful fall feature, but sometimes those signature plumes just don’t appear as they...
The Brightest Perennial Flowers of Autumn
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center share the brightest perennial flowers of autumn. Fall may be approaching, but that doesn’t mean the garden has to lose its color. Hear why there’s still time to plant and disco...
What Time is Best to Plant Fall Vegetables?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share what time is best to plant fall vegetables. Learn which fall vegetables to consider and when to plant them for the best results. They also answer questio...
Autumn Plants That Keep the Landscape Vibrant
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share autumn plants that keep the landscape vibrant. As summer begins to fade, the right plants can keep the landscape colorful well into fall. Learn which flowers,...
Arizona Cypress vs. Deodar Cedar for Privacy
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss Arizona cypress vs. deodar cedar for privacy. Choosing the right tree for privacy can make a big difference in how a landscape looks and feels. They also an...
The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the biggest perennial flowers of summer. Late summer doesn’t mean the end of colorful planting opportunities in the garden. Learn whether there’s still time t...
Choosing Between Aspen and Birch Trees
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss choosing between aspen and birch trees. Aspens and birches can both bring beauty and character to a Central Highlands landscape, but deciding between them i...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
How to Grow Better Berries in Your Landscape
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to grow better berries in your landscape. The Central Highlands offer excellent growing conditions for several types of berries when gardeners choose the ...
Best Summer Flowers for Perennial Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best summer flowers for perennial gardens. Learn whether it is still a good time to plant and which flowers can bring fresh color to the landscape. Garden...
Top Shade Trees for the Verde Valley
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the top shade trees for the Verde Valley. Choosing the right shade tree can make a major difference in a hot landscape, especially in the Verde Valley. In thi...
Hottest New Plants for Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa-Watters Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the hottest new plants for summer. They'll showcase the latest flowers, shrubs, and trees arriving at Watters Garden Center, along with details about their ne...
Garden Lavender Do’s and Don'ts
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share garden lavender do's and don'ts. Lavender is one of the most popular plants for adding fragrance and beauty to the landscape, but it does best with the right ...
The Best Sedums of Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa-Watters Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best sedums of summer. Sedums are colorful, low-maintenance plants that can bring texture and interest to summer gardens. In this segment, they'll highlig...
Arborist’s Guide to Healing Really Big Trees
In this episode, Ken and Lisa-Watters Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share an arborist's guide to healing really big trees. Learn more about common issues affecting large trees, including pests and overall plant health. If you have a...
Rabbit-Proof Plants Perfect for Every Garden
In this episode, Ken and Lisa-Watters Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share rabbit-proof plants perfect for every garden. Rabbits are cute, but they can decimate your garden, especially if you have a lot of these critters in your land...
Choosing the Right Aspen for Your Landscape
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss choosing the right aspen for your landscape. These distinctive, medium-sized deciduous trees add a lovely touch to your landscape. But which one is better f...
Summer Flowers That Bloom in Hot Sun
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the summer flowers that bloom in hot sun. Gardening in the summer sun can be challenging, but some plants seem to thrive when the heat is at its worst. In this segmen...
Summer Flower Success Starts with Watering
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how summer flower success starts with watering. Summer heat, wind, and dry conditions can quickly take a toll on even the healthiest gardens. They also share insights...
How to Plant a Living, Sweet-Scented Mountain Sanctuary
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center share how to plant a living, sweet-scented mountain sanctuary. Summer mornings and evenings are even better when your patio is surrounded by beautiful blooms and inviting fragrance. Le...