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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 Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn

November 16, 2025 • Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, explains why pine trees drop brown needles in autumn. Explore what this shift really means for your landscape, and how recent conditions may be playing a bigger role than you think. Also, learn about a simple fall habit that could shape your garden’s success next year!

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