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
950 episodes
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...
Meet an Active-Duty Army Captain at This Watters Sip & Shop
In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, discusses the opportunity to meet an active-duty Army captain at this Watters Sip & Shop. The Watters family is in Town, and Army Captain Lain is one of them! Captain Lain will be joining&nb...
Perennials that Love Blooming in Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the perennials that love blooming in summer. Summer gardens can be filled with nonstop blooms when you choose the right perennials. These standout plants bring vibran...
Best Perennial Groundcovers for Hillsides
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best perennial groundcovers for hillsides. Hillsides can be among the most challenging areas in a landscape, but the right plants can turn them into a beautiful f...
Summer Flowers that Bloom in Brutal Sun
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss summer flowers that bloom in brutal sun. Summer gardens can still shine, even in hot, windy, dry conditions. They'll share flowers that can handle brutal sun while ...
Fast-Growing Shade Tree as a Father’s Day Gift
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share options for a fast-growing shade tree as a Father's Day gift. A living tree can make a memorable Father’s Day gift, especially for someone settling into a new home. T...
The Best Cacti Picks for Summer Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best cacti picks for summer gardens. Cacti and desert plants can add dramatic texture, color, and character to any low-water landscape. Ken and Lisa share standou...
Summer Tree Care and Hidden Lawn Pests
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss summer tree care and hidden lawn pests. Learn how proper watering affects peach tree growth and what to watch for when trees begin showing signs of stress. They'll ...
The Ultimate Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center share how to achieve the ultimate butterfly and hummingbird garden. Hear about some of the best blooming plants for attracting pollinators throughout the gardening season. From hardy n...