Podcast Episodes

How to Save Money when Buying Plants at a Garden Center

Episode 445

As garden centers change their seasonal plant mix they liquidate the previous season's plants at a discount.  This is a unique chance to save some serious landscape money on really great plants.  We …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Trumpet Vine and How to Grow the Big Red Vine in Arizona

Episode 444

Trumpet Vine is a natural summer vine that grows fast, easily, and beautifully.  A hummingbird dream flowers for summer-long color on this heat, wind, and sun loving plant.  You will be a vining pro …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Late summer Pruning for Winter Long Beauty

Episode 443

Late summer is a unique window to shape, primp, and prune your evergreen hedges so they have time to grow over hedge cuts that hold their beautiful shape through winter.  The suckers on fruit trees a…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Mountain Gardener - Interview with Dancing for the Stars Dance Pro Carie Hughes

Episode 442

After dancing for 7 years for the Boys & Girls Clubs Dancing for the Stars, Carie Hughes is an inspiration for the kids of the clubs. A working mother, real estate agent, owner of Cherry Creek Ranch …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Secret to Pinching Dead Flowers from Plants for More Flowers

Episode 441

Deadheading is the removal of spent flowers. This helps to encourage new blooms and prevents the formation of seed heads. It is a simple process that can be done with your fingers or with a pair of s…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Avoid These Garden Blunders at All Costs

Episode 440

Do your research: Before you start planting, do your research on the plants you want to grow. This includes knowing their light, water, and fertilizer requirements. Choose the right location: Choose …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Summer Flower Combos that Shine Through Fall

Episode 439

Here are some summer flower combos that shine through fall with their corresponding images:

Zinnias and cosmos: These two annuals are both heat-loving and drought-tolerant, so they are perfect fo…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Best Plant Food for Better Flowers

Episode 438

Watters Garden Center All Purpose Food 7-4-4 is a water-soluble fertilizer that is designed for use on a variety of plants, including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. It has a balanced NPK rat…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

When does Pampas Grass Bloom

Episode 437

Pampas grass blooms in the late summer or early fall. The feathery plumes rise above the tufts. Their color varies; some cultivars have pinkish-white plumes, while others have silvery-white plumes.

H…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Best Water Practice for Large Container Gardens

Episode 436

Water deeply and infrequently. This means watering until the water runs out of the drainage holes. Watering deeply helps to encourage the roots to grow deep, which will help the plants to be more dro…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago