Podcast Episodes

🌵Plants for the High Deserts 🌵

Episode 756

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Summer's in full swing up here, and while the storms can be dramatic, it's also when your garden truly comes alive.

Now's the time to embrace the best of summer b…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

🪴The Best of the Summer Blooming Shrubs in the Backyard 🪴

Episode 755

Ken & Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, here! We're diving into the best summer-blooming shrubs for your backyard.

Let’s start with Moscheutos Hibiscus, a robust cousin of the Rose of Sharon. Unlike i…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

🌼Coaching Flowers to Bloom Again and Again 🌼

Episode 754

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Let's dive into the art of coaching your flowers to bloom again and again.

Imagine a garden where flowers like yarrow, meadow sage, and Jupiter's beard are in con…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

🌺How to Grow a Backyard Crape Myrtle 🌺

Episode 753

Hey there, Watters friends! Ken and Lisa Lain here, Growing a backyard Crepe Myrtle is a rewarding journey that transforms your garden with vibrant blooms and lush foliage.

Start by choosing the righ…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

🍅Coaxing Tomato and Pepper Plants to Set More Fruit in the Summer Heat 🍅

Episode 752

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! If your tomatoes and peppers are slacking in this summer heat, you're not alone. These plants, just like us, slow down when temps hit 95°. But don't worry, the mo…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

🌱A Better Way to Feed Plants Organically 🌱

Episode 751

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Feeding your plants organically is key to taking full advantage of the growing season.

Fertilize now to boost growth during the monsoons, ensuring vibrant blooms …

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

🌺The Biggest Flowers in the Summer Perennial Garden🌺

Episode 750

Ken & Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners, here! June is upon us, and you know what that means? Time for the summer perennial superstars to take center stage!

These beauties aren't just colorful companio…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

🌿The Dirty Little Secret about Vinegar as a Weed Killer 🌿

Episode 749

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Let's talk about vinegar as a weed killer.

Vinegar can be a handy tool for getting rid of small weeds, but there's a catch: vinegar alone might not be strong enou…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

🌳What Yellowing Leaves Mean for Summer Trees 🌳

Episode 748

Hey there, Watters friends! Ken and Lisa Lain here, and I know some of you might be seeing yellow leaves on your summer trees. Let me tell you, it's not always a sign of fall coming early.

Those pale…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

🪴Why Plants Grow Faster with Summer Rain 🪴

Episode 747

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! The monsoon season is in full swing here in Northern Arizona, and the difference in plant growth is astonishing. It's not just the rain, but the humidity, shade, …

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago