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
706 episodes
Are Single or Multi Trunk Aspen Better?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center ask if single-trunk or multi-trunk aspen is better. Planting aspen in the area is a great tree choice, but what type of aspen is best? Also, learn what you should know about growing aspen a...
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Fantastic Five Lavender for a Fabulous Fragrant Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses lavender as an ideal plant for Northern Arizona landscapes. He introduces five main types of lavender - English, Spanish, French, Sweet, and Fern Leaf - describing their unique charact...
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9:45
Learn from the Experts at Watters Garden Center
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, highlights the expertise available at Watters Garden Center. He particularly emphasizes a free garden class taught on fruit trees by horticultural expert Chris Arthur. Learn key takeaways on gen...
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Selecting and Growing Fast-Growing Vines
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, gives practical advice on selecting and growing fast-growing vines. He emphasizes popular choices like Hall's honeysuckle and trumpet vine for hardiness, rapid growth, and other great features. ...
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Summer Flowers that Bloom in the Hot Sun
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss summer flowers that bloom in the hot sun. The central highlands of Arizona are characterized by the unique high desert climate, and certain plants just love to grow in this environm...
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What to do When Trees Don't Leaf Out
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses what to do if your trees didn't leaf out. This winter's unusually warm and dry conditions have led to a significant number of trees failing to leaf out. What should you do if you find ...
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What You Should Know About Watering in the Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott cover what you should know about watering in the summer. They also focus on proper watering techniques for plants during the summer months, how to avoid overwatering, and other ...
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Summer Landscapes and Healthy Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses summer landscapes and healthy plants. Hear about the transitions into summer, highlighting the season's official arrival at the garden center. Learn which plants are suitable for North...
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Garden Alert: Pests and Plant Challenges
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, brings a garden alert highlighting the various insects that are causing significant damage to gardens. Do your garden plants have curled or missing leaves, deformities, or unbloomed flower...
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Top 10 Trees for Fast Shade in the Backyard
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the top 10 trees for fast shade in the backyard. Midsummer is an ideal time to plant shade trees because the sun's position allows for optimal placement, and trees exhibit rapid growth th...
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Top 10 Shrubs for Summer Sizzling Fragrance
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the top 10 shrubs for summer sizzling fragrance. They highlight shrubs that are ideal for the summer heat, emphasizing their hardiness and visual appeal, focusing on plants like Pot...
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Growing Better Beans & Peas in the Garden
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about growing better beans & peas in the garden. Learn how to maximize your crop yields in small spaces through strategic planting and optimizing soil conditions.
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Top 10 Screening Plants for Windy Locations
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the top 10 screening plants for windy locations. Check out the tall, robust plants, such as Red Tip Photinia and native Silverberry, that will help lessen the wind in your garden wh...
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Top 10 Vines that Cover Fast
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the top 10 vines that cover fast. Learn about fast-growing vines that thrive in the local climate, including honeysuckle, trumpet vine, and more.
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The Best Garden Club in Arizona
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the benefits of garden clubs and highlights two specific clubs: Alta Vista Garden Club and Watters Garden Club. He highlights the Alta Vista Garden Club's biennial garden tour on June 21s...
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Why June is Perennial Month for the Garden
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why June is perennial month for the garden. These long-lasting plants just explode into bloom in June and will bring years of enjoyment. What are some great perennials you should plant in...
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9:47
Summer Perennials that Love Blooming in Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss summer perennials that love blooming in summer. There are fantastic perennial plants that offer continuous blooms throughout the summer and into the fall. They also discuss the impo...
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9:49
Flower Power Plant Food Promotes Really BIG Flowers
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how Flower Power Plant Food promotes really big flowers. Flower Power is a great water-soluble fertilizer that Watters Garden Center sells. Why is this item so much better than other fert...
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Top 10 Perennial Groundcovers for Hillsides
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the top 10 perennial groundcovers for hillsides. From hardy Mexican evening primrose to sedums and junipers, hear all about the best perennial groundcovers you should plant on yo...
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How to Prevent Soil Sunburn while Promoting more Tomatoes and Peppers
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to prevent soil sunburn while promoting more tomatoes and peppers. Ken offers essential advice for cultivating a thriving garden, particularly for Northern Arizona's unique conditions...
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9:46
Alta Vista Garden Club Tour
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about the Alta Vista Garden Club Tour in Prescott, Arizona. He highlights the opportunity to see unique local gardens, and you can purchase tickets at Watters Garden Center.
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Monrovia Growers' Jim Rupe Interview on Pollinator Gardens
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Garden, interviews Jim Rupe of Monrovia Growers on pollinator gardens. Attracting and supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds is growing in popularity, and anyone can help by growi...
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Summer Flowers that Bloom in the Brutal Sun
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss summer flowers that bloom in the brutal sun. Temperatures have begun warming up, learn which flowers will not only thrive but continue to bloom despite the hot summer sun, like lant...
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