Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 blooming shrubs of spring. Learn the blooming cycle of different plants like lilacs, forsythia, and redbuds, and how their bloom times can vary depending on factors like elevation and sun exposure. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Faceb...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Moutain Gardener, shares why 62 years in the family business matters. Learn about all the resources and services offered by Watters, including a plant encyclopedia, knowledgable staff, local plant experts, and so much more that you won't find anywhere else. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcas...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 garden shortcuts of spring that makes gardens better. Learn about pruning fruit trees, perennials, and grasses, cutting back old growth, pulling back mulch and debris and so much more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 perennial spring flowers that thrive for years. Learn all about lilacs, forsythia, spring-blooming trees, and perennials. Lisa highlights several standout perennials like Dianthus, Spanish lavenders, and salvia that offer continuous blooms, are animal-resistant, and thrive in the local climate.  Listen to Mountai...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, covers the March companion plants and takes a look at the Fanciful Forsythia. Learn about this plant, Mountain Heath, Redbud, and more in this informative episode. 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 Ins...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explore the top 10 hedge plants for privacy. Are you looking for a good hedge that will give you some privacy? Maybe you have a close neighbor or you live near a busy street. Silverberry is a popular plant, so is nandina. What else could you plant? Listen in to learn what the top 10 hedge plants for privacy are. Listen to Mountain...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why roses and hedges are best pruned in March. Learn how to work with the local climate and environment rather than against it and how to care for those roses. Also, take a look at the importance of fertilizing plants after pruning to help them recover and grow back stronger. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the English and Itoh Peony varieties. Which one is better to put in your garden? What is the difference between the two? Listen in to find out. 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 Instagram: https...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about healthy evergreens for a brighter landscape. How can you keep your evergreens healthy in the face of infestation? What types of pests can attack your evergreens? Listen in to learn more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook....

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss spring poppies and their spring blooming companions. Spring is here and it's time to get those spring flowers into your garden. Poppies are perfect along with snapdragon, gardenia, and lilac. Why are these plants great together in your garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountai...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses bark beetles and pine scale. Spring seems have arrived early this year and with it comes pests like bark beetles and pine scale. What are the best ways to tree your plants with these pests? How do you recognize if your plants are infested?  Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-wi...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about growing better peony as fragrant spring flowers. If you have a large yard that you are trying to fill up, those fabulous peonies are just what you need. What type of soil do they need? Where is the best place to plant? What do you need to know to plant healthy peony?  Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: htt...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about staring tomato and pepper plants for the perfect garden start. When should you start planting? Is there a best method for starting from seed? What should you do to ensure a bountiful harvest? Listen in to find out! 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 discusses how to prepare garden soils for the next planting season. Should you use certain soil types? How about fertilizer? Should you have mulch? Listen in to learn what you should do to prepare your garden soil. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: h...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to prepare the landscape for maximum spring beauty. What steps should you do to prepare the landscape? Listen in to learn how to get your landscape ready for spring. 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 Ca...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about the newest trees for stunning landscape and how to plant them. New trees have arrived to Watters Garden Center. Listen into this episode to learn how to plant those trees and create a stunning landscape. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Ca...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the most amazing shrubs of early spring. Are there flowering shrubs? How about shrubs that start out amazing in the spring and bring the fall color in the autumn? Listen in to find out what this shrub list includes. 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 in Prescott chat about cool flowers for ugly containers. Do you have some containers that aren't really pleasing to the eye? Perhaps the containers aren't really the problem. Listen in to find out how to transform those ugly containers with some really great flowers. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks how to know when spring is here. Spring is coming soon and there are telltale signs to recognize spring. What are those signs? How can you tell if spring is really here? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.c...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the wonder of fruit cocktail trees. What are fruit cocktails trees and what are the benefits of planting them?  Listen to find out. 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 Instagram: https://www.insta...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to grow perfect fruit trees. Watering your trees, how much and how often? Should you fertilize? What else should you know? Listen in to find out. 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 Instagram: h...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to unleash the power of spring with planted fiber roses. Spring is coming quickly and fiber pot roses are available at the garden center now. Here's what you should know to plant roses in fiber pots. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Face...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about mastering the green carpet. Learn all you need to know about growing a healthy and happy Calgary Carpet Juniper. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share guidelines for planting fruit trees while giving them plenty of space to thrive. Learn how to plant healthy trees, how much space to give them and more. 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 C...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about using pruning to repair broken tree branches. Did your tree suffer some damage lately? How can you use pruning to help repair your tree's broken branches? Listen to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAS...