Podcast Episodes

January Companion Plants

Episode 575

Ahoy, desert dreamers and frosty foliage fans! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, reporting for January duty, is ready to transform your winter landscape into a vibrant tapestry with the power of compani…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dealing with Burlap when Planting

Episode 574

Hey, green thumbs. Ken Lain the Top 10 Gardener here, ready to untangle you from a burlap bind! Planting those beauties with the fabric-wrapped root balls can get tricky, so let's clear the air (and …

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Healthier Houseplants in 6 Steps or Less

Episode 573

Hey, plant pals, Ken Lain here, back with dirt on your fingernails and sunshine in your smile! Today, let's talk houseplants: those leafy friends brightening our indoor jungles. Want them vibrant? Th…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Preparing Garden Soil for Spring Planting

Episode 572

Welcome to 'The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! In this episode, we're exploring the wonders of gardening in Arizona's unique mountain regions. Whether you're just starting to cultiv…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

How to Stake a Tree for Faster Growth

Episode 571

Hey there, plant pals! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here with a friendly tip to get your spring seedlings soaring toward the sun. We all know healthy roots are happy roots, but did you know a littl…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Preparing Garden Soil for Spring Planting

Episode 570

Getting the Ground Grooving for Springtime Sprouts!

Hey gardening pals, Ken Lain here, your trusted green thumb guide! Even as winter throws snowflakes like confetti, spring whispers sweet secrets to…

Published on 1 year ago

Lisa’s Better Houseplants for a Healthier Better Home

Episode 569

Hey there, fellow plant peeps! Let's dish about bringing the outdoors in, shall we? You know, those verdant friends keeping our air fresh and smiles wide. But keeping houseplants happy can feel like …

Published on 1 year ago

How to Dig the Proper Planting Hole in Hard Soil

Episode 568

Hey there, fellow dirt lovers! Ken Lain here, your trusty garden guru, ready to tackle the age-old battle: conquering hard soil. We've all been there, shovels clanging off clay clods like knights aga…

Published on 1 year ago

How to Cut back Peony Properly

Episode 567

Hey there, garden pals! Ken Lain here, your trusty neighbor with the dirt on all things leafy and lovely. Today, we're tackling a task that might make some of you sweat: cutting back those glorious p…

Published on 1 year ago

Secrets to Landscape Planting in Winter

Episode 566

Hey there, garden friends! Ken Lain here, peeking over the fence to share some winter planting secrets that'll turn your frosty landscape into a wonderland. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Isn't t…

Published on 1 year ago