Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

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 importance of proper plant nutrition and using the right products to encourage robust growth and abundant flowering. What should you be planting and how should...

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 fertilizers? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 o...

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 your garden hillsides. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook:...

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. Listen in to learn what you can do to prevent soil sunburn and still get a great tomato and pepper crop this summer. Listen to Mountain Gardener on C...

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. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Foll...

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 growing pollinator-friendly plants. Learn the great plants you can have grow in all kinds of spaces. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mo...

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 lantana, salvia, vinca, and more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, explores how to care for garden topiary structures. Did you know that maintaining garden topiaries is surprisingly easy? They primarily require simple pruning of new growth as it emerges. Ken also talks about specific care tips for plant types, like pinching off soft candle growth on pines, and how the minimal upkeep makes topiaries less demanding...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the fast-growing shade trees as a Father's Day gift.  In this segment, Lisa and Ken answer listener questions, including recommendations for fast-growing shade trees, and provide guidance on selecting plants for dry, shady spots. Finally, they address a common concern about peach trees dropping fruit. Listen to Mountain Gardener o...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shared the top 10 plants that attract more butterflies into gardens. He also discusses the ideal planting season in Northern Arizona, emphasizing that soil temperature, not just frost dates, is the crucial factor triggering plant growth. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Fol...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses growing hardy gardenia for garden fragrance. Listen in to learn how best to care for your gardenia plants and how to coax the most fragrance out of your blooms. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the bright blooming shrubs for your summer garden. There are some amazing bright blooming shrubs like the bluebeard, butterfly bush, and more. What other bright blooming shrubs should you consider for your summer garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden...

Ken and Lisa Lain talk today about the Top 10 Cactus & Desert Agave varieties that thrive in our mountain gardens. Many cactus and agave blooms also draw butterflies and hummingbirds. These spectacular cacti and agaves will make you the envy of your neighborhood as they thrive and bloom, and add texture to your landscape! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-garde...

Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, takes a look at container gardens and shares how much they should be watered. Listen in to learn how much you should water those containers and more tips on container garden care. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Inst...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center answer your gardening questions with a focus on watering – our soil in the Central Highlands is varied and challenging, and how you water can be the difference in whether your trees and plants thrive or struggle! Additionally, learn about grubs, those hungry little white things that like to eat your aspens, and unfortunately, those grasshopper...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to grow crape myrtle for a brighter summer. Listen in to learn how to best grow crape myrtle. Do they like sun, what type of soil, and how much should you water them? Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about what's pretty for this weekend's gardening. Learn about three lovely plants that will bring gorgeous color to your garden. Purple fountain grass, Canas, and Mandevilla are the stars of this episode. Learn what beneficial features each plant will bring to your garden. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mo...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, interviews Bill Jones, a representative for Fertilome/Hi-Yield, a company formed as a co-op by independent garden centers. Bill shares his expertise on their products and addresses plant health issues like bugs, weeds, and nutrient deficiency. Listen in for expert tips on how to conquer common plant health issues.  Listen to Mountain Gardener on Ca...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the best fragrant flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Listen in as they highlight several drought-hardy plants, then turn the discussion to flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies just love. Should you plant tubular flowers or flatter flowers? Depends on what type of pollinator you want to attract! Listen in to learn m...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to grow butterfly bush for more pollinators. Learn how the butterfly bush became what we know today, making it one of the top pollinator plants throughout the summer and fall. Also, learn about how to bring the flower power to attract our favorite pollinators to the garden. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mounta...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share insider tips for growing terrific tomatoes. The two also discuss why rosebuds might be failing to open. Then they identify that striking tree with purple blossoms. Finally, they provide two key tips for growing abundant tomatoes. What should you do to get a great yield this year? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener, discusses the evergreens for privacy that screen prying eyes. He also emphasizes the benefits of planting red salvia and great shade and fruit tres to plant now.  Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Insta...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, enthusiastically introduces the clematis, calling it the "queen of the garden." This beautiful, easy-to-grow plant is great for the less experienced gardener, even in challenging climates like the mountains of Arizona. Listen in to learn about the preferred conditions for this plant, along with proper fertilization needs, and more. Listen...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, interviews Mike Neenan of J. Frank Schmidt & Son nursery. This long-standing, family-owned tree nursery is committed to quality tree growing and emphasizes the importance of proper tree care. Listen in for key advice on newly planted trees, especially during the first year. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gard...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best flowers for non-stop blooms. These flowers can bring some gorgeous blooms to the garden. With their bright colors and ability to attract pollinators like hummingbirds, these flowers are perfect. Learn about incredible plants like the Suncredible sunflower, So Cool Pale Blue salvia, foxglove, and more! Listen to Mou...