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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about growing hydrangea in mountain landscapes. Can hydrangea thrive in the Prescott area? Is there a specific variety that grows best here? Li…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
How to Use Ladybugs and Praying Mantis in the Gardens
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to use ladybugs and praying mantis in the gardens. They also explore concerns about codling moths and their effect on ap…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Insider Tips to Growing Herbs with Flavor
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the arrival of spring in Northern Arizona, noting the blooming of various plants. He also advises listeners to activate their irrigation sy…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Pre-Order Your Mother's Day Hydrangeas
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares how to pre-order your Mother's Day hydrangeas. It seems spring has barely begun, and we're already talking about Mother's Day, but let's be re…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Flowering Trees of Spring in the Landscape
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 flowering trees of spring. Which spring trees are easy-care? Which are pollinators? Which brings bright blooms to your landscapi…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Perennial Flowers that Bloom Early in Spring
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about perennial flowers that bloom early in spring. Do you love early spring blooms? Listen in to learn which flowers bring tho…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Making Trees Bloom Better
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about making trees bloom better. Bad water, poor fertilizer, soil quality, and nutrients can all have an impact on your plant's health. What sh…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Help Plants Recover from Frost Damage
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about how to help plants recover from frost damage. Did your plants get hit by frost over the winter or this spring during one …
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
What Day Does Spring Gardening Officially Begin?
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about when spring gardening officially begins. Spring season is already here! The weather is warming nicely, however, the season can still turn…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Plant For Fast Growth
In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener shares how to plant for fast growth. Once spring has begun, we want to see those plants grow quickly to bring the blooms, the beautiful hedges, lush t…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago