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Back to SearchFantastic Five Lavender for a Fabulous Fragrant Garden
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses lavender as an ideal plant for Northern Arizona landscapes. He introduces five main types of lavender - English, Spanish, French, Sweet, an…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Learn from the Experts at Watters Garden Center
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, highlights the expertise available at Watters Garden Center. He particularly emphasizes a free garden class taught on fruit trees by horticultural ex…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Selecting and Growing Fast-Growing Vines
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, gives practical advice on selecting and growing fast-growing vines. He emphasizes popular choices like Hall's honeysuckle and trumpet vine for hardin…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Summer Flowers that Bloom in the Hot Sun
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss summer flowers that bloom in the hot sun. The central highlands of Arizona are characterized by the unique high desert climate, and cert…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What to do When Trees Don't Leaf Out
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses what to do if your trees didn't leaf out. This winter's unusually warm and dry conditions have led to a significant number of trees failing…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What You Should Know About Watering in the Summer
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott cover what you should know about watering in the summer. They also focus on proper watering techniques for plants during the summer …
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Summer Landscapes and Healthy Plants
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses summer landscapes and healthy plants. Hear about the transitions into summer, highlighting the season's official arrival at the garden cent…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Garden Alert: Pests and Plant Challenges
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, brings a garden alert highlighting the various insects that are causing significant damage to gardens. Do your garden plants have curled or missing …
Published on 6 months ago
Top 10 Trees for Fast Shade in the Backyard
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the top 10 trees for fast shade in the backyard. Midsummer is an ideal time to plant shade trees because the sun's position allows for optimal…
Published on 6 months ago
Top 10 Shrubs for Summer Sizzling Fragrance
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the top 10 shrubs for summer sizzling fragrance. They highlight shrubs that are ideal for the summer heat, emphasizing their hardiness a…
Published on 6 months ago