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 you can put in your yard to hold your soil? 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.com/cast11_podcas...
Jul 23, 2024•6 min
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 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 22, 2024•10 min
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 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 21, 2024•10 min
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 healthy yard. So what classes are coming up at Watters Garden Center? 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.instagra...
Jul 19, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares 5 rapid growth strategies. Learn the top techniques for fast-growing plants. Should you use certain types of fertilizer? Is there a watering schedule you should put your plants on? What techniques should you use to improve for fast growing 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 C...
Jul 18, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about shade trees that keep the backyard cool. The hot summer weather is in full swing but we want to spend some time out in the yard without getting roasted. So what are some great shade trees that will help keep the backyard cool? 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 I...
Jul 17, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the best summer plants for a lush barrier. Privacy screens and fencing are great to keep your outdoor spaces private but what could be better than having a beautiful plant for that barrier instead? Which summer plants work best? Which summer plants grow quickly? Which will give you a lush barrier? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast...
Jul 16, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to care for summer wildflowers. Those lovely wildflowers are blooming in abundance now. So what should you be doing to care for those summer wildflowers? What steps should you take to keep those flowers blooming all summer? 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 C...
Jul 15, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the latest gardener's guide: Treating Yellow Leaves in Summer. Are your plants turning yellow? What might be causing the leaves to change and what is the struggle? How can you get those leaves back to their vibrant green again? 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 Instagra...
Jul 14, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about McKenzie Lain, who has been recognized as retailer of the year. 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 12, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses plants for the high deserts. What plants are best for the high deserts where we get scorching summer heat and freezing winters? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 11, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about the best of the summer blooming shrubs in the backyard. What are the best summer-blooming shrubs? What should you plant in your background for some gorgeous blooms? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares how to coach flowers to bloom again and again. We want to get as many blooms out of your flowers as you can over the warmer months but what should you be doing to ensure this happens? 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.com/cast11_podcast_net...
Jul 09, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss how to grow a backyard crape myrtle. These beautiful flowering trees add some beauty to your backyard. So what should you do to grow a healthy crape myrtle? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 08, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener in Prescott discusses coaxing tomato and pepper plants to set more fruit in the summer heat. If you're looking for a bountiful crop of tomatoes and peppers this is the episode you need to listen to! 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 07, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the free summer garden classes offered at Watters Garden Center. Need to learn more about gardening? Check out the great gardening classes offered this summer! 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 05, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares the better way to feed plants organically. Do you want to keep your plants healthy but prefer to stick with organic method? Listen in for tips on how to do this. 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 04, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the biggest flowers in the summer perennial garden. Massive blooms can be seen in so many gardens over the summer. So what are some of these blooms called? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 03, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain shares the dirty little secret about vinegar as a weed killer. Do you have some weeds and have picked up some little tricks on how to handle them and is vinegar a good weed killer? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jul 02, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share what yellowing leaves mean for summer trees. In the summertime, all the trees turn a brilliant green. But what if some of the leaves on your trees are turning yellow? What might be causing this to occur? 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.instag...
Jul 01, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares why plants grow faster with summer rain. Those summer rains can be refreshing and our gardens just love the welcome downpours. It seems that everything just grows super fast during the summer rains. Why does this happen? 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:/...
Jun 30, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares information about the most important feeding of summer. Independence Day is nearly here and there is an extremely important date that ties to your garden's health. What should you know about this feeding date? When should you be feeding your garden and what should you be feeding 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 Fac...
Jun 28, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the top 10 trees for summer shade. Shade trees bring a welcome break from the hot summer sun. So which trees bring some great summer shade? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 27, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss summer flowers that bloom in the hot sun. The summer sun can be intense in Northern Arizona and so many flowers struggle with the warm temperatures. So which flowers will bring the fragrance? Which will bring the pops of colors? Which flowers love that hot sun? Listen in the find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: htt...
Jun 26, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener talks about the easiest roses that anyone can grow. Roses bring some beautiful elegance to the garden but somehow these delicate blooms can be difficult. So which types of roses are easier to grow? 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.com/cast11_podc...
Jun 25, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to keep flowers blooming through summer. Those summer blooms are beautiful and add a little something extra to your garden. So what do you do to keep your flowers blooming all summer? 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.instagra...
Jun 24, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about how to force tomatoes to set more fruit. Growing your own tomatoes can be a real treat. Having those fresh tomatoes in a recipe really bumps up the freshness of that dish. So how can you get plenty of tomatoes from 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 Instag...
Jun 23, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the latest garden alert. Are your plants struggling? Are the leaves curling, did your flowers not bloom or did they fade quickly? What is causing this to happen? 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.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Jun 21, 2024•4 min
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the top 10 trees for fast shade in the backyard. Summer sun is great but cooling off under a great shade tree makes for an ideal backyard setting. So what trees will bring shade to your yard quickly? 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.com...
Jun 20, 2024•10 min
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about the top 10 shrubs for summer sizzling fragrance. Those warm summer nights are great for spending out in the garden. Add some fabulous fragrance and it's a little bit of paradise. So which shrubs will bring some amazing aromas to your garden? Listen in the 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...
Jun 19, 2024•9 min
