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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.

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Why Autumn Fertilization is Best for Spring Plants

October 14, 2025 • Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talks about why autumn fertilization is best for spring plants. He shares why organic granular fertilizers are best, when to apply them, and how extras like humic acid and aluminum sulfate can boost root health and color. Get it done by Halloween for the biggest impact!

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