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 those early bloomers? What should you know about planting 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 Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Mar 25, 2025•5 min
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 okay to plant? If so, what should I plant? 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/...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min
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 grow quickly. 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/...
Mar 23, 2025•10 min
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 abundance! Check out the amazing variety including dwarf yellow yucca, lily of the valley, rhododendrons, and so much more! 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...
Mar 21, 2025•4 min
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 Mediterranean carpet plant. 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/...
Mar 20, 2025•10 min
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 love to be planted with other native plants like columbines and forsythia. What else? 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...
Mar 19, 2025•10 min
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 Watters Garden Center. Check out gorgeous Texas sage, globe mallow, manzanitas, and single-leaf pinyon. What else has arrived? 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...
Mar 18, 2025•6 min
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 addition, they cover the importance of understanding local growing conditions and soil types when selecting and caring for plants. 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...
Mar 17, 2025•10 min
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 times can vary depending on factors like elevation and sun exposure. 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...
Mar 16, 2025•10 min
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/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.insta...
Mar 14, 2025•4 min
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-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Mar 13, 2025•10 min
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, and thrive in the local climate. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Ca...
Mar 12, 2025•10 min
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: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Mar 11, 2025•6 min
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 hedge plants for privacy are. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cas...
Mar 10, 2025•10 min
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 Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ ...
Mar 09, 2025•10 min
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://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Mar 07, 2025•6 min
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-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Mar 06, 2025•8 min
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 Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Foll...
Mar 05, 2025•10 min
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 on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11...
Mar 04, 2025•6 min
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 find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https:/...
Mar 03, 2025•10 min
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-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast1...
Mar 02, 2025•10 min
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-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_ne...
Feb 28, 2025•4 min
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 Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Feb 27, 2025•10 min
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-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Feb 26, 2025•10 min
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-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast...
Feb 25, 2025•6 min
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 on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast...
Feb 24, 2025•10 min
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-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Feb 23, 2025•10 min
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/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Feb 21, 2025•4 min
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://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/...
Feb 20, 2025•10 min
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-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_...
Feb 19, 2025•10 min
