Podcast Episodes

🦌 Gardening with Javelina and Other Backyard Animals 🦌

Episode 804

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! If you're gardening in the Southwest, you're likely familiar with javelina – those wild, pig-like animals that can wreak havoc on your backyard oasis.  But don't …

Published on 10 months ago

🌺 Best Fall Plants for Autumn Long Flowers, Color and Blooms 🌺

Episode 803

Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners here. Fall is a magical time in the garden, and here in the mountains, we have the unique opportunity to enjoy blooms and vibrant colors right through November…

Published on 10 months ago

💲How to Save Money at a Garden Center💲

Episode 802

Ken Lain the Top 10 Gardener here late summer/early fall is a fantastic time to save money on your landscaping dreams!

Like ours here at Watters, garden centers are transitioning from summer to fal…

Published on 10 months ago

🌲 What’s Better as a Privacy Screen, Arizona Cypress or Deodar Cedar 🌲

Episode 801

Ken and Lisa Lain the top 10 Gardeners here. When it comes to creating a privacy screen in our mountain landscape, Arizona Cypress and Deodar Cedar are both excellent options, but the best choice for…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

🌳 Late Summer Pruning for Winter Long Beauty 🌳

Episode 800

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, is here; we're embracing the late summer bloom!

It's a fantastic time to prune and prepare your garden for winter. After the summer rains, plants like Autumn Sage and R…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

🎙️Welcome to 'The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️

Episode 799

Ken & Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners. Beat the heat and keep your garden thriving with our expert tips on protecting plants from extreme weather.

This week’s podcast offers a comprehensive guide f…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

🐌Dangers of Snail and Slug Bait for Birds and Dogs 🐌

Episode 798

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here! Summer's finally arrived in full force, and with all that sunshine and warmth comes explosive growth in your garden.

Remember that heat stress from June and July…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

🏡Garden Blunders to Avoid at All Costs 🏡

Episode 797

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Dreaming of a garden bursting with vibrant colors and buzzing with life? You're in the right place!

Let's transform your outdoor space into a blooming masterpie…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

🌼The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer🌼

Episode 796

As summer unfolds, the garden is ablaze with color, and now is the time to embrace the biggest perennial flowers of the season.

Lisa Watters Lain shares her expertise from the studio, highlighting …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

🦜A Baby Hummingbird's Favorite Food in the Garden 🦜

Episode 795

Ken Lain the Top 10 Gardener here. If you want to attract hummingbirds to your garden, think of it as crafting a buffet of their favorite blooms.

Baby hummingbirds, in particular, can't resist the vi…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago