Gardening season is year-round with Watters Garden Center's Ken Lain. The Mountain Gardener shares his secrets on how to have the most beautiful, blooming Prescott landscape.
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10 Weekly Tips to Greener Plants. His tips, tricks, and garden hacks are easy to follow in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Tune in and get the most out of your garden. Ken’s weekly garden column is featured nationally. His national podcast and YouTube channel attract millions of gardeners. He also owns Watters Garden Center in Prescott, Arizona, and a digital garden center at Top10Plants.com. Listen to this week’s episode of Top 10 Gardeners and watch your plants thrive.
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🚿How Much Do I Water after Frost Through Winter🚿
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Hey, Plant Lovers Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here. As temperatures drop and frost blankets our gardens, you might wonder how much to water your plants. While it's true that plants need less water in winter, they still need moisture to survive our dry mountain climate. 💧 Here's the key: water deeply, but less frequently. A good soaking a couple o…
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How Close Can You Plant Trees for a Fast Screen?
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask how close you can plant trees for a fast screen. Trees make a great screen for privacy and against the sun and wind. What is the best way to plant to get that screen quickly? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-…
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 24 - 45 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️
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This Episode dives into the fascinating world of plants, exploring both their practical care and deeper symbolism. We'll uncover the spiritual meanings associated with common houseplants, learn how to maintain the vibrant blue hue of spruce trees and discover strategies for keeping pesky weeds at bay in rock gardens. We'll also delve into selecting…
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How Much Do I Water after Frost Through Winter?
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener answers the question, "How much do I water after frost through winter?" Now that temps have finally cooled, we can start looking forward to some frosty nights. How much should you water and when? Listen in to learn more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-…
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🌳Top 10 Trees with Insider Tips to Grow Them🌳
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Hey there, Garden Community! Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener here, with some autumn wisdom to keep your plants toasty warm all winter long. As those beautiful leaves fall, don't rake them all away! They're like black gold for your garden. A 2-3 inch layer of mulch acts like a cozy blanket, insulating the soil and preventing that nasty freeze-thaw tha…
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🍁Top 10 Fall Colored Trees for Autumn Planting🍁
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Looking to add a splash of color to your yard this fall? Look no further than Watters Garden Center! Here's Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, with his top picks for trees that'll explode in vibrant hues come autumn. Ready to Plant, Ready to Dazzle: Maples: The classic choice, maples offer stunning reds and oranges. Ken recommends the Prescott Blaze …
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Top 10 Trees with Insider Tips to Grow Them
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener covers the top 10 trees and gives insider tips to grow them. What are those trees? What should you do to ensure those trees grow well? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://…
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🪴Brighter Plants That Hold Their Foliage and Stay Green🪴
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Joining us for this segment is Lisa Watters-Lain, our resident garden guru, who is here to spill the secrets of a thriving garden! She’s here with some fantastic news for those seeking evergreen beauties that bring year-round color to your landscape. Fall is prime time for planting evergreens, and Waters Garden Center has a dazzling selection that …
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Top 10 Fall Colored Trees for Autumn Planting
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the top 10 fall colored trees for Autumn planting. Which trees bring the beautiful fall color to your yard? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST…
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🌿How to Keep Winter Weeds out of Rock Lawns🌿
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Hey there, fellow green thumbs! Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener, here with some friendly advice to keep those pesky winter weeds from taking over your rock lawn. We all know weeds are the bane of a gardener's existence. Especially those cool-season weeds that pop up alongside your pansies, like dandelions and foxtail. Those winter weeds are tough to …
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Brighter Plants That Hold Their Foliage and Stay Green
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the brighter plants that plants that hold their foliage and stay green. Juniper, blue spruce pine, and honeylocust are just a few of those bright plants that hold their foliage and stay green longer. Learn what other types of plants that will hold that green in this episode. Listen to M…
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🌲How to Keep Blue Spruce Silvery Blue🌲
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here, with, Lisa Watters-Lain, to answer your plant questions! This week, we're diving into a question that's on many gardeners' minds: how to maintain that stunning silvery-blue hue on your blue spruce trees. The secret? Aluminum Sulfate! This magic mineral helps your spruce trees absorb aluminum from the soil, enhancing th…
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How to Keep Winter Weeds Out of Rock Lawns
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about how to keep winter weeds out of rock lawns. Should you be using weed killer? Is there a specific type of weed killer you should use? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook…
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center talk about how to keep blue spruce silvery blue. Is the beautiful silvery blue color on your blue spruce fading? Is your blue spruce more green than blue? What can you do to bring it back to that glorious silvery blue color? Listen in to learn more. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https:…
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🌼The Spiritual Meaning of Houseplants🌼
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Hey, Plant Lovers Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener here. This week, we explore the fascinating world of houseplants – and I don't just mean their care! We'll delve into the spiritual meanings and symbolism behind some of your favorites. Did you know that the Chinese Money Plant is believed to bring wealth and fortune? Or that Ivy symbolizes eternal li…
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener discusses the spiritual meaning of houseplants. What do different plants mean? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https:…
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Jumping to the Front of the Garden Line with Plant Drops
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about jumping to the front of the garden line with plant drops. Certain plants are in high demand during certain seasons. People want poinsettias and Christmas Cactus during the holidays but garden centers don't want to order too many to prevent having excess inventory. What can you do to ensure…
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Autumn Glory: 10 Evergreens to Enhance Your Landscape
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about the top 10 evergreens to enhance your landscape. As we roll into autumn, the deciduous trees start to change colors and those colors can pop even more against the backdrop of these 10 evergreens. What evergreens are they? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https:…
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about trees that look good all winter long. The temperatures are beginning to drop and before we know it, winter will have fully set in. So what are some trees you can plant that will look good all winter? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mou…
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Hey gardeners, Ken Lain here, with my lovely wife, Lisa Watters-Lain, to answer your plant questions! Dreaming of a mountain landscape painted with the shimmering gold of Aspen trees? This week on The Mountain Gardener, we're diving into the fascinating world of Aspens, exploring just how low these iconic beauties will grow. Whether you're in Presc…
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Your Guide to Cedars: Best Picks for Mountain West Gardens
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener gives a guide to cedars. What are the best picks for mountain west gardens? What should you know to grow a healthy cedar? Are there specific types of cedars that prefer the mountain west garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken…
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott talk about aspen and how low they will grow. The mountain areas around the Prescott area covers a variety of elevations. So how low in elevation can you live and still have aspen that will successfully grow? What should you be doing to ensure a healthy aspen tree? Listen in to find …
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Mountain Majesty: Top 7 Pine Trees for the Mountain West Landscape
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener discusses the top 7 pine trees for the mountain west landscape. Which pine trees do best in our area? Is there anything you should know about growing pine trees? Listen in to learn more! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow…
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 24 - 43 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️
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As the seasons change and we move towards autumn, there's plenty to do in the garden! This includes planting vibrant fall flowers like asters and pansies, prepping more delicate plants for the coming winter by bringing them indoors and considering the role of beneficial creatures like tarantulas in the garden ecosystem. We'll also explore tips and …
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💲Conscious Capitalism Raising a Lot of Money for Non-Profits💲
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Hey there, garden enthusiasts! Ken Lain here from Watters Garden Center. Did you know we partner with the amazing Prescott Frontier Rotary Club to host an annual "Grapes 4 Good" event? It's a fantastic way to raise money for worthy causes while enjoying a fun-filled garden party. This year, the event raised an incredible $105,000 in just three hour…
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🐗Javelina Proof Plants Sure to Please in the Landscape🐗
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Tired of pesky javelina munching on your favorite plants? Here at Watters Garden Center, we've got you covered! Join Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener, as he shares his top picks for javelina-resistant plants that will thrive in your Arizona landscape. Nature's Built-in Defense System: Did you know some plants have natural defenses against hungry herbi…
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener discusses conscious capitalism. Recently, the Prescott Frontier Rotary held the annual Grapes 4 Good event and is always working to grow its non-profit work. What is Watters doing to help grow the reach of non-profit work? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.co…
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👩A Woman’s Guide to Better Gardens👩
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Lisa Lane, our resident green thumb guru, is sharing her top tips to get your garden ready for winter and ensure a vibrant spring: To ensure a thriving garden next year, start by saving seed packets and taking pictures of your favorite container arrangements. Rotate your crops for optimal growth, and embrace fall planting with pansies, violas, and …
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener talks about animal proof gardens. Wildlife in the Prescott area is just part of living in the mountains. So what can you do to animal proof your garden? What types of animals can impact the garden where you live? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain…
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🕷️Are Tarantula Spiders Good or Bad in the Garden🕷️
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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 some light (and maybe dispel a few myths) about our fascinating eight-legged friends: tarantulas. Nature's Pest Patrol While their size might be startlin…
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share a guide to better gardens. Learn all you need to know about gardening from these two gardening pros. Are you doing everything you should for a fabulous garden? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcas…
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🪴How to Bring Outside Plants In for Winter🪴
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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 vibrant foliage, makes a fantastic houseplant! Before bringing it inside, give it a little haircut and treat it with neem oil to prevent pests. Also, wate…
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener asks, are tarantulas good or bad? Those large hairy spiders can be intimidating and scary to see walking around in the garden. Are they good to have around or something you should be concerned about? Listen in the find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-wi…
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🌻Top 10 Flowers to Plant for Fall Blooms🌻
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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, while tough-as-nails snapdragons add a cheerful touch. For a bit of wild beauty, try native asters, and for stunning pink to red blooms, Autumn Joy Se…
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How to Bring Outside Plants In for Winter
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about how to bring outside plants in for the winter. Fall has set in and the temperatures are finally starting to drop. Those outdoor plants won't all survive the cold temperatures of winter and it will soon be time to bring them inside. What should you know about bringing those outside pl…
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🎙️Welcome to Episode 24 - 42 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️
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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 rhododendrons for the colder months to discovering the best evergreen varieties for a splash of color. We'll also delve into the intriguing possibilities of gro…
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Top 10 Flowers to Plant for Fall Blooms
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener discusses the top 10 flowers to plant for fall blooms. Getting those beautiful fall blooms bring brilliant color to the garden. So what are the best blooms to plant? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Foll…
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🌱Growing Plants by Seed or Cuttings - Which is Better🌱
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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 consistent results. It's like a box of chocolates – you never know what you're gonna get! Cuttings, on the other hand, are clones of the parent plant. This means …
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🐇 Animal Proof Plants the Deer Rabbits and Javelina Leave Alone 🐇
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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 critters tend to leave alone. Think vibrant Sumacs with their fiery fall colors, graceful ornamental grasses like Pampas and Deer Grass, and tough-as-n…
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Growing Plants by Seed or Cuttings - Which is Better
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener answers if it is better to grow plants by seed or cutting. If you've ever wondered which approach is best for a healthy garden, then this episode is one you should definitely hear. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast1…
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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 enjoy. One of my favorite fall shrubs is the Heuchera. They come in a variety of colors, like Ruby Tuesday, Siren Song Orange, and Northern Exposure Amb…
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Animal Proof Plants the Deer, Rabbits, and Javelina Leave Alone
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about animal proof plants that deer, rabbits, and javelina leave alone. Tired of having your plants destroyed by the local wildlife? Listen in to this episode to learn which plants they will leave alone. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-ga…
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🌲The Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall🌲
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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 in early fall so they can acclimate to our climate before winter sets in. 🌲 Right now, the garden center is bursting with the healthiest, chubbiest ever…
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott chat about the colors in autumn gardens. Those brilliant yellows, reds, and oranges are great to have each fall. What plants bring the best fall colors and when should you be planting them? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gar…
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🌵Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container🌵
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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 you see gracing magazine covers can thrive in pots for years. Just imagine a beautiful glazed pot with a spiky yucca as the centerpiece – it's a Southweste…
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Brightest Evergreens are Planted in Fall
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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener talks about the brightest evergreens that are planted in the fall. What evergreens should you be planting in the fall? Listen in to find out! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAS…
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🌼What to do with Azalea and Rhododendron in the Fall🌼
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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 summer, producing beautiful blooms and foliage. Now, they need to replenish their energy stores for next spring's show. That's where fertilizer comes in. Befo…
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Can Yucca and Agave Grow in a Container?
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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott ask, can yucca and agave grow in a container? These two plants bring visual interest to a garden but what if you want to grow them in a container? Will they do well or is it best to plant them in the ground? Listen in to find out. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast1…
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What to do with Azalea and Rhododendron in Fall
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In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener discusses what to do with Azalea and rhododendron in the fall. As we head into cooler temps you may be wondering how to care for these two plants. Listen in as our local gardening expert shares what to do! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-garden…
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Welcome to Episode 24 - 41 of The Top 10 Gardener Podcast' with Ken and Lisa Lain! 🎙️
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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it's time to prepare your landscape for the beauty of autumn. October is the ideal time to provide your plants with a final nutrient boost, ensuring they have the strength to withstand the winter months. Evergreens, in particular, will thrive with the additional fertilization. This is also the perfe…
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