Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about when spring gardening officially begins. Spring season is already here! The weather is warming nicely, however, the season can still turn…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares how to plant for fast growth. Once spring has begun, we want to see those plants grow quickly to bring the blooms, the beautiful hedges, lush t…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, welcomes Aaron Lamb from Trees of Corrales located in New Mexico. As a supplier of Watters Garden Center, trees of Corrales brings high-quality to re…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about the California Poppy and their companion plants. Watters is getting lots of new plants right now along with California poppies, delph…

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses the bloomers of early spring. Spring officially arrived on the 20th and gardeners are ready for those blooms to arrive as well. What are tho…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the difference between Atlas Cedar and Deador Cedar. Also, spring is here but there is still potential for freezes. Is it ok…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about the fastest growing plants for a thick hedge of privacy. Looking for a little privacy? What are some great hedge you can plant that will gr…

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares why owning a garden center is such fun. Watters Garden Center 63rd Flower Festival and Spring Open House was last weekend and the plants are in …

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, is joined by Chris Shipley from Savano's Nursery in Tucson. Together they discuss Salvia Sparkle, salvia plant care, vibrant mist grass, and the Medi…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about spring gopher plants and their garden companions. Gopher plants are heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and animal resistant plants. They …

In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about 3 native plant drops and the easy-to-grow selection. Learn about low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native plants that have arrived at Watte…

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about lawn care. They share advice on when to start watering lawns again and how to fertilize them for a lush, green appearance. In additio…

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…

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, kno…

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…

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 per…

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 inform…

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 clos…

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…

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.

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