Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about when you can prune blooming shrubs in the landscape. Pruning is an important part of plant care and keeping your shrubs healthy. When is the best time to prune your shrubs? Are there different times that work best depending on the shrub? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mou...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explains why pine trees drop brown needles in Autumn. Have you ever noticed that the pine trees drop more brown needles in the fall? Is this preparation for winter or is there something more serious going on with your pines? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podc...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about his favorite part of digital gardening. Looking for plants online can be fun and designing that garden is a part of that fun. What types of plants should you buy? How do you want to garden? What is Ken's favorite part? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gar...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to irrigate plants through the winter. Cold temperatures can cause some challenges when using irrigation. What are some tips to continue to keep your plants well-watered through the winter? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Fa...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 deer and rabbit proof plants and repellents. While the wildlife can be nice to watch it's not so nice when they come into your garden and start to destroy the vegetation. What are some plants you can add to your garden that will help repel those rabbits and deer? Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mo...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about trees that look good all winter long. Learn the types of trees that thrive in the winter, the trees that do well in the cold, and which will bring that brilliant green to your yard. Listen in to learn more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about when to prune those top 10 shrubs. Fall has fully settled in and as we head into winter, thoughts turn to caring for your plants and getting them ready to survive the cold winter and be ready to rock in the spring. When should you include pruning on your list? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.co...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa discuss how to best evergreen Vanderwolf pines in poor soils. Do you have a Vanderwolf pine that you want to plant but aren't sure how to be sure it is successful with the quality of soil in your garden? Listen in to learn how to keep that evergreen healthy! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcas...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks what yellow leaves mean in Autumn. Are the yellow leaves on your plant a normal part of the seasonal change or is there something more going on with your plant? 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/CAST11...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener gives the newest ideas for garden experts! 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_podcast_network/

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks gives a guide to growing vegetables year round. What should you know and when should you plant? 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://www.instagram.com/cast11_...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about new shrubs that look better in the winter. Some shrubs look great in the summer while others just do so much better in the winter. Which shrubs are the ones that will look great when planted in the winter? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gar...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the newest poinsettia colors you will find this year. The holidays are creeping up on us and we'll start seeing those holiday plants everywhere including the classic poinsettia plants. What are some new poinsettia colors you can find at Watters this year? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.co...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask how close you can plant trees for a fast screen. Trees make a great screen for privacy and against the sun and wind. What is the best way to plant to get that screen quickly? Listen in to find out! 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 Mountain Gardener answers the question, "How much do I water after frost through winter?" Now that temps have finally cooled, we can start looking forward to some frosty nights. How much should you water and when? Listen in to learn more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast1...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener covers the top 10 trees and gives insider tips to grow them. What are those trees? What should you do to ensure those trees grow well? 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:...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the top 10 fall colored trees for Autumn planting. Which trees bring the beautiful fall color to your yard? 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://www.insta...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the brighter plants that plants that hold their foliage and stay green.  Juniper, blue spruce pine, and honeylocust are just a few of those bright plants that hold their foliage and stay green longer. Learn what other types of plants that will hold that green in this episode. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mo...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about how to keep winter weeds out of rock lawns. Should you be using weed killer? Is there a specific type of weed killer you should use? 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 I...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about how to keep blue spruce silvery blue. Is the beautiful silvery blue color on your blue spruce fading? Is your blue spruce more green than blue? What can you do to bring it back to that glorious silvery blue color? Listen in to learn more. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garde...

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the spiritual meaning of houseplants. What do different plants mean? 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://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about jumping to the front of the garden line with plant drops. Certain plants are in high demand during certain seasons. People want poinsettias and Christmas Cactus during the holidays but garden centers don't want to order too many to prevent having excess inventory. What can you do to ensure you get your holiday plants this season? Be...

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 evergreens to enhance your landscape. As we roll into autumn, the deciduous trees start to change colors and those colors can pop even more against the backdrop of these 10 evergreens. What evergreens are they? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garde...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about trees that look good all winter long. The temperatures are beginning to drop and before we know it, winter will have fully set in. So what are some trees you can plant that will look good all winter? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Fo...

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener gives a guide to cedars. What are the best picks for mountain west gardens? What should you know to grow a healthy cedar? Are there specific types of cedars that prefer the mountain west garden? 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...