Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the better houseplants for a healthier, better home. Once we put away the holiday decorations, our homes might look a little bare. A great way to add some brightness to your home is to add a few houseplants. But which ones should you bring to your home? Listen in to learn more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can a...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to dig the proper planting hole in hard soil. The ground in Arizona isn't always the easiest to work with when creating a hole in the ground to add a plant to your garden or yard. Listen in to learn some tips on what to do, or not to do, when creating a planting hole in hard soil. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. Y...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to cut back peony properly. Do you have a large peony? Is this the time to cut them back or is there a better time? Listen in the learn more tips on when and how to cut back that peony. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am &amp...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the secrets to landscape planting in the winter. Gardening is a little less time-sensitive this time of year but what are some things you should know about winter planting? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am &a...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares how to deal with indoor bugs safely. This time of year, those bugs are making their way in, so how do you remove them from your house without using a bunch of chemicals? Listen in to learn more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am &am...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Garder, shares the top 10 houseplants for a healthier indoors this winter. Houseplants clean the air and remove negative pollutants from the air in your home.  So which plants are the best? Listen in to learn more. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center give a year-end review including the good, the bad, and the ugly. They take a look at the last year and the plants and containers that were in the garden center. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, answers if it hurts trees to cut exposed roots out of the garden. When cleaning up the yard, there might be some tree roots that are causing a challenge or are a hazard. Is it safe to cut that root? Listen in to find out. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on S...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss how early fruit trees can be pruned. The weather has been great. Is it too early to prune those trees? If done right, it's not. Learn the best way to prune those trees and the best time to do it. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the difference between winter and summer plant food. What you can do to make your plants bloom anew this spring? Learn this and more in this episode! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares the story behind the history of evergreen holly. How did holly become a holiday plant? Listen in to learn how this lovely bright green plant became a holiday tradition.  Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sun...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses winter evergreens that will bring outdoor cheer. All the trees have lost their leaves and our yards can look a little drab this time of year. Learn about the great evergreens you can plant for a beautiful vibrant green yard in the winter. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gar...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss creative ways to use beautiful garden pottery. Despite being winter, Watters has received lots of pottery for the spring. Already found yourself wishing for those bright and fun colors? Now's the time to go check out all the options.   Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mounta...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the benefits of using coffee grounds for a healthy garden. Ever been in a coffee shop and seen used grounds for customers to take or purchase? Ever known someone who saves their grounds for the garden? There's a good reason! Ken Lain will uncover the reasons behind using those grounds in your garden and which way to use them to be mos...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to use wildflowers to revegetate construction site damage. Plus learn more about the stages of evergreen and citrus plant growth. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener answers whether autumn leaves are good or bad for the garden.  The trees are finally nearly finished dropping their leaves and those leaves are on top of the lawn, flowers, and garden. So should they be cleaned up or left alone? Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Liv...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares the joys of owning a small family garden center. Things are a little quieter right now at the garden center so the team has been busy doing maintenance work. What are some great things Ken sees about owning a small garden center? Listen in to find out! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's M...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses better techniques for planting winter evergreens. Winter is a great time to plant those evergreens and taking proper care of them will help those plants thrive as the temperatures warm up again. Listen in and learn how to care for your evergreens once you've planted them. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can als...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss garden trivia and the history of Christmas Cactus. Is Christmas Cactus really a cactus? Is there a tie between the plant and the holiday? Learn this and more by listening in! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and a...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses whether feeding with plant spikes really works. As we clean up for the winter to prep for spring this is a great time to fertilize your plants.  One product we see in gardening supplies are plant spikes but do they really work? Ken Lain discusses plant spikes and answers if he finds they really are useful. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly...

In this episode Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about how to protect Japanese Maples that are in containers. Does this plant need winter protection? What should you do to keep them healthy this winter? Learn these answers and more by listening! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am...

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener answers the question 'when is the best time to cut back wildflowers?' Ivy, holly, and other evergreens are just beautiful this time of year. Now some native plants, those wildflowers, are starting to look a little rough. When should you start to cut them back to keep them healthy for next spring? Listen in to find out! Listen to Ken Lain&a...

In this episode, Ken Lain, the mountain gardener shares how to resurrect your poinsettia. Your poinsettia might be looking a little worse for wear after the holidays but don't toss it out just yet! With a little TLC and some strategic darkness, you can coax it back to its vibrant, red glory for next Christmas. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain&...

In this episode, Ken Lain discusses landscape evergreens for holiday decorating. Discover the magic of holiday decorating with nature's finest evergreens! Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.  Listen to...

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share why poinsettias are used to celebrate holidays like Christmas. These plants are more than just pretty holiday decor! Those fiery red blooms aren't just Christmas eye candy, they have a rich history woven into holiday traditions. Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mou...