

Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Welcome to the Ultimate Garden Blueprint.
Body Copy: Most big-box store advice will get your plants killed. The intense sun, the heavy wind, and the local wildlife require a completely different set of rules.
I'm Ken Lain, "Top 10 Gardener," and every week, I share the exact "un-killable" strategies we use to cheat the heat and build vibrant, blooming sanctuaries in USDA Zones 5–8.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Whether you are trying to force your mountain roses into non-stop blooms, figure out why your evergreens are dropping needles, or reclaim your patio from summer pests, we give you the hyper-local science to make it happen.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- The Overlooked Truths: Fast diagnostics and 10-second pruning tricks that flatlander gardeners know nothing about.
- Seasonal Urgency: Exactly what to plant right now to guarantee roots get established in our Prescott soil.
- Insider Access: First dibs on our custom plant arrivals and premium garden kits before they sell out on our online store.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Episodes
14 minutes ago
14 minutes ago
7 min
Now through the end of October is an ideal time to either over-seed or start a new lawn.
Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best grass seed mixes for the Prescott area, why it’s so critical to feed your garden well before winter, and the best products and practices to complete this fall task. All you need to know to enjoy a patch of lovely green lawn in your landscape.
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22 hours ago
22 hours ago
1 min
Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares two kinds of grass seed, and how to choose, plant and care for your lawn in this Follower Behind the Scene Bonus
2 days ago
2 days ago
9 min
Once a Pinyon Pine begins to die off, there’s no saving it. But there are so many other evergreens to replace it with! Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share how to remove a dead Pinyon Pine tree and what trees are best to put in their place. They also will answer additional garden questions in this segment!
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3 days ago
3 days ago
9 min
Fall in the Central Highlands is a wonderful time in the garden. Temperatures are cooler and it’s a great time to plant! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant Aspen, Maple and Crabapple now so they’ll thrive for years to come!
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4 days ago
4 days ago
53 min
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters-Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!
Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.
Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!
Included in This Week’s Show:
🌼 Mums and Beyond - Unique Plants for Your Fall Porch Pots
Q and A - How to Prepare Garden Beds for Fall Planting
🌿Feed Plants in the Next Six Weeks for Amazing Fall Growth
🌿 Pretty Grasses & Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Them
🌳 Six Fastest Growing Plants for Privacy Screens
🪴Fall Plants Are Coming from the Farm! Preorder Yours Before They Arrive
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5 days ago
5 days ago
5 min
As the gardening season winds down, activity at the garden center doesn’t! Watters Garden Center has new fall plants and winter veggies coming in every day. You can pre-order many of these plants and fall bulbs online and pick them up at the Garden Center, so don’t wait until they’re sold out!
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6 days ago
6 days ago
11 min
If you have a part of your garden that is your happy place, and you’d like more privacy there, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has some great ideas for you. From trees to shrubs and vines, he shares the best, quickest growing plants to build your own private garden sanctuary.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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7 days ago
7 days ago
10 min
Mountain Gardener Lisa Watters-Lain says she wishes more gardeners would discover the beauty of ornamental grasses in the landscape. Ken and Lisa share some of the unique grasses they grow in their own landscape and how to plant and grow them.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
7 min
Fall is the most important time of the year for fertilizing your garden. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares why it’s so critical to feed your garden well before winter, and the best products and practices to complete this fall task.
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Sep 22, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
11 min
Fall is the time to plant your winter vegetables and fill your containers with fall plants. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the best practices to prepare your garden and container soils for the best growth this fall and winter. They will answer additional garden questions in this segment!
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Sep 21, 2026
Sep 21, 2026
10 min
Fall in the Central Highlands is a wonderful time in the garden. Temperatures are cooler and plants seem to breathe a sigh of relief and put on a last spectacular show. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best fall plants for your porch containers and how to create a beautiful arrangement.
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Sep 20, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
53 min
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters-Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!
Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.
Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!
Included in This Week’s Show:
🌿Fast Vines for Quick Garden Coverage
🌿 Q & A - Top 10 Groundcovers that Hold Hillsides
🐢Reptile Real Estate - Building the Perfect Plant-Filled Tortoise Habitat
🌼 The Most Beautiful Autumn Perennials in the Gardens
🪻2026 Iris of the Year and how to Plant these Spring Beauties
🪻Prescott Area Iris Society Meets at Watters Garden Center
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Sep 19, 2026
Sep 19, 2026
4 min
With all the work that you put into your garden, you don't want it taken over by weeds! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to get the upper hand with weeds in your landscape!
Sep 19, 2026
Sep 19, 2026
4 min
Iris are a great favorite of many gardeners. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can order Irises online and learn about their varieties and care.
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Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
10 min
Irises now come in many colors and varieties, and add unique beauty to your landscape.Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the 2026 Iris of the Year and how to plant and care for these garden beauties.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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