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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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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares what to do when rain is not enough for the gardens. Experiencing warmer temperatures and unpredictable rainfall, gardeners in the north country must adapt their plant choices and irrigation methods to ensure successful landscapes. What can you do to ensure the success of your 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 Facebo...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss ornamental grass and the showy landscape. Lisa advocates for the underrated beauty and utility of ornamental grasses in landscaping, particularly for late summer and fall interest. They highlight several key advantages, including drought-hardiness, low-maintenance needs, and ability to add texture and movement to the garden. What ae some other benefits? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: http...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to turn yellow plants green for better fall color. Autumn is an optimal time for vibrant garden displays. Cooler temps and reduced pest pressure often lead to longer-lasting, more abundant blooms. What are some steps you should be taking to ensure your plants remain happy and healthy as we enter into fall? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podca...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share how to force pampas to show more blooms. Fertilization is one important step, but what else should you do? Also, learn how to address yellowing maple leaves also known as chlorosis, indicating a pH imbalance in your tree. 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:...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the best autumn flowers of the year. Autumn is an ideal season for planting in northern Arizona due to cooler temperatures and ample rain, which encourage significant root growth. This a great foundation for perennials, plants that return annual and offer years of enjoyment. Some of the best autumn perennials include hibiscus, crocosmia, and more! What other perennials should you consider? What is the difference between annuals and pere...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to stop leaf spot on purple leaf plums. Excessive rain often leads to leaf spot diseases on trees, causing blemishes, holes, or tearing on foliage - signs of plant stress. While typically not fatal for mature trees, these bacterial infections thrive in humid, warm conditions and are spread by birds and insects. How do you stop leaf spot from spreading? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to javelina-proof your garden. Known for digging up soil and eating easy food sources, javelina can cause major damage to your garden. What can you do to prevent them from hurting your plants? 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.co...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the brightest perennial flowers of autumn. This is the ideal time for planting perennials in the garden. Check out the unique selections like white bleeding heart, the versatile heuchera, vibrant coneflower, and more! What other autumn perennials should you plant, and what are the unique qualities they can bring to your garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ke...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener of Prescott, shares the brightest flowers of the year in the Autumn Garden. Beautiful Autumn Joy Sedums, Crocosmia, mums, and other fiery plants take over the garden this time of year. What is the full list of these vibrant, blooming beauties? 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...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott answer the question, "When do I plant fall vegetables?" Getting a great fall veggie harvest is a great reward for lots of work, but timing is important to ensure the growing conditions are right. Listen in to find out when you should be planting those veggies. Ken and Lisa also take a moment to address a burnt lawn, dealing with a wormy apple crop, and more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-ga...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares a gardener's guide to quenching your garden's summer thirst. He gives practical advice emphasizing plant maintenance and common summer plant issues. He also addresses two major summer problems: heat stress and chlorosis. What can you do to help quench summer thirst in the 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:...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses preventing green tomato worms in the gardens. Learn the lifecycle of the tomato hornworm and the sphinx moth, while a beneficial pollinator, lays eggs that hatch into these destructive green caterpillars. These caterpillars are notorious for rapidly stripping garden plants, especially tomatoes and peppers, often going unnoticed due to their camouflage. Listen in to learn about the practical solutions you can use to protect your plant...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses gardening with javelina and other backyard animals. Javelina can bring a challenge to caring for a healthy garden. They root around seeking out roots, grubs, and other subterranean food sources, wreaking havoc on your garden's health. What steps can you take to protect your garden from wildlife? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ F...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the best fall plants for Autumn long flowers, color, and blooms. Fall is fast approaching, and the gardens are getting ready to sleep away the winter! But take heart, there are plenty of plants and flowers that will create a colorful show all the way through the fall. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share what varieties of plants and flowers thrive through the fall season with great color and blooms, and how to care for them. Lis...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about how to save money at a garden center. Garden centers offer significant discounts on plants during seasonal transitions, specifically in late summer and early fall, as they clear out existing inventory to make room for new fall and winter varieties. Watters' monster monsoon sale is an excellent opportunity for gardeners to save money on landscaping projects by purchasing spring and summer plants that are no longer blooming but are s...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss whether the Arizona Cypress or Deodar Cedar makes a better privacy screen. A green and healthy living screen can add beauty and privacy to your landscape. Master gardeners Ken and Lisa help you to pick the best screens for your landscape, and this segment will discuss the benefits of Arizona Cypress and Deodar Cedar for your living privacy screen. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares info on late summer pruning for winter-long beauty. Late summer garden maintenance is important for your garden's health. Not just for now, but also going into the next season. Late summer pruning done right will bring beautiful autumn blooms and prepare your garden for a healthy winter. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebo...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to go from newbie to garden pro in Arizona. Watters Garden Center offers some wonderful classes all summer long, and in August, those classes continue, where you can learn all the best information to garden with confidence in Prescott, Arizona. Learn all you need to know about planting in the summer and start planning for fall. Plus, get a sneak peek at the Sip and Shop event coming up on August 26th! Listen to Mountain Gardener on ...
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares four garden blunders to avoid at all costs. There are four common mistakes that gardeners often make, including overwatering and incorrect composting practices. What are the other common garden blunders, and what can you do to avoid them? 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 Cas...
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share the biggest perennial flowers of summer. Hear all about some beautiful bloomers, including the fragrant Saffron Echinacea, the hummingbird-attracting Salvia, and the vibrant Rudbeckia Prairie Sun, along with a mention of Echibeccia. What other great plants and timely gardening advice with you get in this episode? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardenin...
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