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Back to SearchSpruce Trees from Small to Tall
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about Spruces trees of all sizes. Learn everything you should know about spruce trees and how to grow them!
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Published on 1 year ago
Better Technique for Planting Winter Evergreens When it's Cold Outside
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener shares better techniques for planting winter evergreens when it's cold outside. Should you take certain steps in the winter that you don't need in warm…
Published on 1 year ago
Garden Trivia and History of Christmas Cactus
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center cover some garden trivia and the history of the Christmas Cactus. Did you know that Christmas Cactus is really a cactus and it native to the mou…
Published on 1 year ago
Does Feeding with Plant Spikes Really Work?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if feeding with plant spikes really works. We see plant spikes in nurseries all the time but do they really work or is there a better method to fe…
Published on 1 year ago
Gardening Questions and Answers
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center hold a questions and answers session. This week, they're covering everything from growing kumquats in Prescott to watering newly planted pines a…
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Understanding Garden USDA Zones
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses garden USDA Zones. Often when researching a plant, you'll see a recommended Garden USDA Zone listed. What are these gardening zones and how w…
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How to Force a Poinsettia to Flower and Turn Color Again
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about how to force a poinsettia to flower and turn color again. If you bought a poinsettia last year and it turned green over the summer, how can…
Published on 1 year ago
Top 10 Landscape Evergreens for Holiday Decorating
In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 landscape evergreens for holiday decorating. Evergreens can be great plants to add to your landscape but which ones will work be…
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Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas?
In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss why poinsettias are used to celebrate holidays like Christmas. Learn the story behind poinsettia and why they are so popular this time o…
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Can Poinsettias Live Outdoors?
In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener asks if poinsettias can live outdoors? This time of year, the poinsettia is a very popular plant. What is the best care set up for your poinsettia? Can…
Published on 1 year ago