

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
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
6 min
If you like the darker hues of flowers or plants, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has a list of beautiful plants that will add texture and darker colors to your landscape.
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24 hours ago
24 hours ago
1 min
Burning Bush is one of the most colorful shrubs for your autumn landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to purchase and care for these beautiful additions to your garden.
2 days ago
2 days ago
10 min
Healthy trees are a great way to screen off unwanted views from your yard. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how to plant and care for tree screens, including how close you can plant them for a quick screen.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
10 min
The Central Highlands is in its Fall dress right now, and it’s spectacular! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the most colorful trees in our area putting on a show for the season.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
52 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:
🌳 The Hedge Invasion Ken’s Fast-Track Guide to Pruning Across the Fence
🍁 The Autumn Riot: 7 Mountain Plants Exploding with Color Right Now
🌲Q & A - How to Keep Blue Spruce Trees Silvery Blue
🪴Brighter Plants That Hold Their Foliage and Stay Green
🍁Top 10 Fall Colored Trees for Autumn Planting
🌻 Stop Guessing in the Garden - Britescape_ai and the 2027 Calendar
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4 days ago
4 days ago
40 sec
You might think the landscape is winding down for the year, but Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares that fall is the best time to plant trees! In this Follower Bonus, he gives you the why and how to plant trees now for the best growth and health.
5 days ago
5 days ago
6 min
Watters Garden Center has some wonderful tools to help you create a spectacular garden! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the new Britescape program that will help you plan, select plants, and plant your garden. And don’t forget, the 2027 Garden Calendar is available now! The calendar is full of great garden tips for each month, and makes an amazing holiday gift for the gardeners in your life. Get yours now before they’re gone.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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6 days ago
6 days ago
10 min
Many trees and shrubs put on a beautiful show when fall arrives. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some of the best of these to make your landscape a spectacular show of color and texture during the fall. Best of all, now is the best time to plant!
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7 days ago
7 days ago
11 min
If you look around in the Central Highlands this season, you’ll see a lot of trees, shrubs and plants that are full of foliage and color. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share a variety of these plants and trees that you can plant in your own landscape.
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Oct 28, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
5 min
What do you do when your neighbor’s hedge encroaches on your landscape? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some tips for care and trimming on your side of the hedge!
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Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
1 min
Heavenly Bamboo, or Nandina, is one of the most colorful shrubs for your landscape. It adds beauty, color and texture to every landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain gives you some great tips to plant and care for Nandina.
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
10 min
The Central Highlands is in its Fall dress right now, and it’s spectacular! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some of the most colorful trees, shrubs and plants providing a kaleidoscope of color in our area right now.
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#AutumnColor, #ColorfulAutumnTrees, #ColorfulFallPlants, #FallGardening
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
10 min
The Central Highlands is in its Fall dress right now, and it’s spectacular! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some of the most colorful trees, shrubs and plants providing a kaleidoscope of color in our area right now.
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Oct 25, 2026
Oct 25, 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:
🌲Mountain Majesty: Top 7 Pine Trees for the Mountain West Landscape
🌳 Q & A: Aspen Trees: How Low will They Grow?
🌲Your Guide to Cedars: Best Picks for Mountain West Gardens
🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
🍁Autumn Glory:10 Evergreens to Enhance Your Landscape
🐦⬛6 Birds and the Top 10 Feeding Mistakes
Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates!
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Oct 24, 2026
Oct 24, 2026
1 min
Your desert landscape doesn't have to be filled with just cactus. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares drought tolerant plants that will add beauty and color to your desert garden.