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Back to SearchGrowing Plants by Seed or Cuttings - Which is Better
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares whether it is better to grow plants by seed or by cutting. Learn the critical difference between propagating plants through seed versus cuttin…
Published on 11 hours ago
Animal Proof Plants the Deer, Rabbits, and Javelina Leave Alone
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares animal-proof plants that deer, rabbits, and javelina will leave alone. An animal-resistant landscape can be key to a healthy garden and can be…
Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago
The Colors in the Autumn Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the best colors in the autumn gardens. Fall is one of the most colorful seasons in the garden, and it's easy to plant gorgeo…
Published on 2 days, 11 hours ago
Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the brightest evergreens that are best planted in the fall. Watters Garden Center is transitioning to fall and plants that love the winter mon…
Published on 3 days, 11 hours ago
Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share if yucca and agave can grow in a container. Yucca and Agaves are great additions to the gardens, with beautiful and unique color and textu…
Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago
What to do with Azalea and Rhododendron in Fall
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares what to do with Azalea and Rhododendron in the fall. We are now fully in fall, but your spring-blooming plants still need care. While pruning …
Published on 5 days, 11 hours ago
Autumn Landscaping is All About Decorating
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses how autumn landscaping is all about decorating. Learn why fall is the perfect time to plant or prep echinacea, also known as coneflower. Th…
Published on 1 week ago
The Fall To Do List for a Healthy Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the fall to do list for a healthy landscape. October is the ideal time to get ahead on key landscape tasks before winter arrives. Learn why ga…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Purple Fall Flowers for Pretty Autumn Containers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss purple fall flowers for pretty autumn containers. Learn how to create colorful, long-lasting arrangements that carry your containers thr…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
The Grape Harvest: Get Better Berries This Year
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, talks about the grape harvest and how to get better berries this year. Learn how smart pruning right after fruiting for berries and in late winter fo…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago