Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about why stressed plants turn yellow before fall. Are your plants struggling and starting to go yellow? It's certainly too early for that to hap…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares the ultimate guide to insect free gardens. Do you want to plant a garden but hate the insects that can come with them? Which greenery can you pl…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener interviews Christina Salwitz The Personal Garden Coach from Seattle. This gardening expert brings loads of great advice for a beautiful garden. Listen …

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the elegance of narrow trees. What trees stay narrow as they grow taller? Why are these trees great for your gardens? Listen in to find …

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses how to successfully plant big trees for fast growth. Which trees will grow large quickly? Should you take any specific steps to help those tr…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss shady shrubs for shady gardens. Shade is a great shrub for the garden. Which shrubs will grow large enough to give great shade? Listen i…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses native trees that thrive on their own. What are some trees that are native to Arizona that do well without a lot of care? Listen in to find o…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the free gardening classes at Watters Garden Center. Classes are every Saturday morning and will teach you all you need to know about gardeni…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the most resilient plants for any garden. Learn which plants can put up with the harshest environments. Which plants are those bulletproof …

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss impossible to kill perennials for the garden. Do you have trouble keeping plants alive in your garden? Do you prefer hardy p…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses exciting plants and products for 2025. See all the fun new things coming to Watters Garden Center for the new year!

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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss how to grow better berries in the landscape. A healthy harvest is a wonderful thing. So how do you get better berries? Should you be tak…

Ken  Lain, The Mountain Gardener talks about strategies to protect plants from extreme weather. Summer in Prescott can get super hot and the wind can roast those lovely plants. So what can you do to …

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free garden classes being offered at Watters Garden Center this summer. Learn about great trees and how to care for them this August. O…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the best screens and hedges for seclusion. Privacy screens can give you some much needed separation from your neighbors or some noise and lig…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss xeriscape landscapes for stunning beauty. Planting a low-water use garden can be a challenge when you still want a beautiful…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the best ground covers for soil stability. Do you have an area in your yard that erodes with the weather? What are some great ground covers…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top shade trees for the Verde Valley. Which shade trees will bring some welcome respite from the hot summer sun? Listen …

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the top 10 shrubs for a stunning yard. What are the best shrubs to plant in your yard? Which shrubs bring some great color? Listen in to fi…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free gardening classes at Watters Garden Center. Learn tips and tricks all year round from the garden center to have a beautiful health…