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Back to SearchThe Best Flowers of the Year Are Planted in Autumn
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, whi…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Stopping Leaf Spot on Purple Leaf Plums
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…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Javelina Proof Your Garden
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. Wha…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Brightest Perennial Flowers of Autumn
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 l…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Brightest Flowers of the Year are in the Autumn Garden
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 …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
When Do I Plant Fall Vegetables?
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 …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
H2-Whoa! A Guide to Quenching Your Garden's Summer Thirst
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 i…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Preventing Green Tomato Worms in the Gardens
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…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gardening with Javelina and other Backyard Animals
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…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Best Fall Plants for Autumn Long Flowers, Color, and Blooms
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…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago