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Gardening season is year-round with Watters Garden Center's Ken Lain. The Mountain Gardener shares his secrets on how to have the most beautiful, blooming Prescott landscape.
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10 Weekly Tips to Greener Plants. His tips, tricks, and garden hacks are easy to follow in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Tune in and get the most out of your garden. Ken’s weekly garden column is featured nationally. His national podcast and YouTube channel attract millions of gardeners. He also owns Watters Garden Center in Prescott, Arizona, and a digital garden center at Top10Plants.com. Listen to this week’s episode of Top 10 Gardeners and watch your plants thrive.
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! Spring's energy is calling! Now's the time to finish pruning, removing winter mulch, and cleaning up debris to allow new growth to flourish. Fertilize everything with Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food, a natural blend that feeds plants deeply. Combat weeds with a pre-emergent weed and grass stopper, saving you hours…
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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/mou…
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Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, are here! Spring is bursting at Watters Garden Center! We're thrilled to offer a fantastic selection of perennials that will bring lasting beauty to your garden. These aren't just one-season wonders; they're hardy plants that return year after year, offering continuous blooms and vibrant color. Dianthus, wit…
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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-gard…
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Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here, March brings a burst of color with fanciful Forsythia, blooming alongside Mountain Heath and Redbud trees. Forsythia's vibrant yellow flowers signal early spring, followed by lush green foliage and golden autumn hues. Mountain Heath, a low-growing evergreen, explodes with pink, white, or apple blossom blooms, per…
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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, a…
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Ken and Lisa Lain here each week to answer your garden questions! Looking to create a lush, living privacy screen in your yard? Hedges are a fantastic way to add beauty, define spaces, and block unwanted views. At Watters Garden Center, we have a wide variety of hedge plants, so you're sure to find the perfect fit for your landscape. Some of my top…
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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: …
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Hey, garden enthusiasts! It’s Ken Lain The Top 10 Gardener. Spring's arrival signals prime pruning time! Here in the Central Highlands, March is ideal for roses and hedges. Unlike warmer regions, waiting allows us to protect rose canes from harsher elements and ensures new growth for vibrant blooms. For hedges, pruning just before new growth minimi…
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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…
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 25 – 09 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! Hey, fellow gardeners, Ken and Lisa Watters - Lain here! This week, we're diving into various topics to help you create a thriving spring garden. We'll explore how to start tomatoes and peppers for the perfect salsa garden, discover the secrets to growing fragrant …
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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 Mounta…
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Hey, fellow gardeners, Ken Lain here! Peonies are gracing the garden center, and it's a perfect time to explore their captivating varieties. For those seeking larger-than-life blooms, Itoh peonies are a must-have. These hybrids boast softball-sized flowers and stunning foliage. If you adore classic charm and abundant blooms, English peonies are the…
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! It's time to give your evergreens some love! After protecting them from pests, remember to nourish them with a good fertilizer. Avoid synthetic options; they can harm our environment and beneficial soil life. Instead, choose an organic, all-natural fertilizer like my 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food. Its blend of cottonsee…
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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://Faceb…
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Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, are here! Spring has sprung, and vibrant blooms are painting the landscape! It's time to introduce delightful companions for your garden – Champagne Bubbles Poppy and Snapdragon. These beauties thrive in cool nights and bright days, unfazed by frost. The Champagne Bubbles Poppy, with its large, multi-colored…
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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-pod…
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Ken Lain here! Friends, the early warmth has awakened our gardens and, unfortunately, the pests, too. Bark beetles are attacking Ponderosa and Austrian pines, while pine scale decimates Piñon pines. Look for pinholes on Ponderosas and small dots on Piñon needles. These pests can kill mature trees if untreated. Fortify your pines with a 7-4-4 all-pu…
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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 G…
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Ken and Lisa Lain here each week to answer your garden questions! Spring's arrival brings fragrant peonies, a garden favorite. If you're eager to cultivate these beauties, remember they crave well-draining soil and plenty of sunshine—at least four to five hours daily. Amend heavy clay soils with ample compost or consider raised beds. Peonies are lo…
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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 o…
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Hey garden enthusiasts! It’s Ken Lain, and spring is bursting with life. Now is the perfect time to start your tomato and pepper seedlings for a bountiful summer harvest. Here in Northern Arizona, with our cool nights, starting seeds indoors six to eight weeks before our late April/early May planting window is crucial. Use quality seed trays, good …
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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 fin…
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Hey, fellow gardeners, Ken and Lisa Watters - Lain here! This week, we're all about prepping for spring! We'll explore the telltale signs of the season, like blooming daffodils and buzzing bees, and discover the best ways to spruce up those containers with cool-season flowers like pansies and snapdragons. We’ll also highlight the most amazing shrub…
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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…
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Hey fellow gardeners, Ken Lain here! Get your garden beds ready for spring planting! It's time to nourish your soil and give your plants the foundation they need to thrive. Start by fertilizing with Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food, an excellent organic choice that strengthens plants and feeds the soil. It's easy to apply - simply sprinkle it a…
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! Spring is just around the corner, and it's time to get your landscape ready for a spectacular show. Here are three key tasks to tackle now: First, feed your plants. Just like us, plants need nourishment to thrive. Fertilize everything in your landscape with a good quality organic or all-natural plant food. Avoid synthe…
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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-la…
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Hey tree lovers, Ken Lain here! Spring is the perfect time to add new trees to your landscape, and at Watters Garden Center, we've got a fresh batch of beauties ready to enhance your yard. We just received a shipment of stunning Oklahoma Redbuds, Krauter Vesuvius Plums, and a variety of Crabapples, including new varieties like the Ivory Spear and R…
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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…
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! Spring has sprung in the Central Highlands, and it's time to add some vibrant color and fragrance to your landscape. While those early blooming trees are a must-have, don't forget the amazing shrubs that shine in early spring! Here are a few of my favorites: Forsythia: These cheerful shrubs burst into bloom with bright…
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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-g…
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Ken and Lisa Lain here each week to answer your garden questions! Ah, spring cleaning in the garden! It's a great time to refresh those containers and add some vibrant color. Lenten Roses (Hellebores) are a fantastic choice for early spring blooms. And here are a few more cool-season favorites to brighten up those pots: Pansies and Violas: These ch…
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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-gardene…
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Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken Lain here! Spring fever is in the air, and even though the calendar might say it's still winter, there are telltale signs that the season of growth and bloom is upon us. Here in the mountains of Arizona, we experience a unique progression of seasons. We're currently in early spring, a time of bright days and chilly night…
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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…
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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-podc…
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This week, we're covering a variety of topics to help you create a thriving and productive garden. We'll explore how to prune damaged trees, discover the proper spacing for fruit trees, and learn the secrets to growing a lush Calgary Carpet Juniper. Plus, I'll share tips on planting bare root roses and choosing the perfect fruit trees for your land…
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Hey fellow gardeners, Ken Lain here! If you dream of a bountiful harvest of fresh fruits but have limited space, fruit cocktail trees are the answer! These unique trees offer a multitude of benefits, making them a perfect choice for today's gardens. Imagine the convenience of growing multiple varieties of fruit on a single tree! This not only saves…
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Hey fruit tree lovers, Ken Lain here! Want to harvest your own delicious apples, peaches, and pears? Then, you need the right trees for our unique mountain climate! Here in the Central Highlands, we experience late frosts that can damage early bloomers. Choose varieties with a longer chilling requirement (650-700 hours) to ensure they bloom later a…
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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/CAST1…
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Hey, rose lovers, Ken and Lisa Lain here! Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's time to get those roses in the ground! At Watters Garden Center, we've got a fantastic selection of fiber pot roses, ready to burst into bloom and fill your garden with color and fragrance. Fiber pot roses are a great option for spring planting because t…
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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://F…
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! Looking for a low-maintenance, evergreen groundcover that thrives in our mountain climate? Look no further than the Calgary Carpet Juniper! This versatile evergreen forms a dense, vibrant green carpet that's perfect for replacing lawns, covering slopes, or adding texture to rock gardens. It's also incredibly hardy, tol…
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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-…
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Hey fruit tree enthusiasts, Ken and Lisa Lain here! Planting fruit trees is rewarding, but proper spacing is crucial for their health and productivity. Here's the lowdown on spacing your trees for optimal growth and a bountiful harvest. Standard-size trees: Typically grow 20-30 feet tall and need about 20 feet of space between them. This allows for…
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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 Cast…
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here! Spring is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to assess any damage your trees may have suffered during the winter. Those heavy snows can wreak havoc on branches, so let's talk about pruning for recovery. If you find broken or damaged branches, it's important to prune them cleanly. Make your cut at the bra…
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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 o…
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Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken and Lisa Lain here! This week, we're diving into a variety of topics to help you navigate the winter gardening season and prepare for a successful spring. We'll explore the effects of 🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Top 10 Gardeners #WattersGardenCenter, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #kedj, #WinterGardening, #Companio…
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