Podcast Episodes

🕷️Are Tarantula Spiders Good or Bad in the Garden🕷️

Episode 851

Hey there, fellow green thumbs! Ken Lain the Top 10 Gardener here. Ever spotted a hairy hitchhiker in your Arizona garden? Don't swat it away just yet! Our resident expert Ken Lain is here to shed so…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🪴How to Bring Outside Plants In for Winter🪴

Episode 850

Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here, with my lovely wife, Lisa Watters-Lain, to answer your plant questions!

With winter approaching, many of you wonder how to overwinter tender plants.

Coleus, with its…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🌻Top 10 Flowers to Plant for Fall Blooms🌻

Episode 849

Hey Gardeners Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here. Fall in the mountains is simply magical, and your garden can be, too, with the right flowers.

Mums are a classic choice with their rainbow of colors,…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

🎙️Welcome to Episode 24 - 42 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️

Episode 848

As summer fades and we welcome the vibrant hues of autumn, our gardens require special attention. In this episode, we'll explore a range of fall gardening topics, from preparing azaleas and rhododend…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

🌱Growing Plants by Seed or Cuttings - Which is Better🌱

Episode 847

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here! Ever wonder how plants are grown?

There are two main ways: seeds and cuttings. While seeds are a cheaper way to grow plants, they don't always produce consisten…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

🐇 Animal Proof Plants the Deer Rabbits and Javelina Leave Alone 🐇

Episode 846

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here. Tired of deer, javelina, and rabbits treating your garden like an all-you-can-eat buffet? 😠  I hear you! This week, I'm sharing my top plant picks that those pesky…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

🍂The Colors in the Autumn Gardens🍂

Episode 845

Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners here, Let’s talk about the stunning fall foliage that's gracing our gardens. From vibrant reds and oranges to subtle yellows, there's a color for everyone to e…

Published on 3 months ago

🌲The Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall🌲

Episode 844

Hey there, fellow green thumbs! Ken Lain the Top 10 Gardener here.

Did you know that fall is the perfect time to plant evergreens? Here in the mountains, we bring in a fresh batch of these beauties…

Published on 3 months ago

🌵Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container🌵

Episode 843

Ken and Lisa Lain the Top 10 Gardeners here. And we're excited to answer a question from Lynn about growing yuccas in containers. The answer is a resounding YES!

Those striking yuccas and agaves yo…

Published on 3 months ago

🌼What to do with Azalea and Rhododendron in the Fall🌼

Episode 842

Hey Gardeners Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here.

Fall is upon us, and it's time to give your garden a feast before the winter slumber.

Think of it like this: your plants have worked hard all summe…

Published on 3 months ago