

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.
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

32 minutes ago
32 minutes ago
Mid-summer is a great time to plant two easy maintenance, beautiful plants in your garden. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares these colorful, easy to grow perennials!
3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Hibiscus are one of the most spectacular garden or patio plants, and they come in a huge variety of lovely colors. Now, you can ship these magnificent plants from Watters’ growers straight to the door of your favorite person! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to shop online and send these beauties nationwide.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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2 days ago
2 days ago
You’ve put all that work into your garden, and you want to show it off to your family and friends. But then a mob of mosquitoes and a swarm of flies comes to take over. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can evict these pests from your landscape so you can enjoy a pest free barbecue or family visit.
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3 days ago
🌿The Best Sedums of Summer
3 days ago
3 days ago
Sedums are some of the most colorful, easy to care for succulents you can grow in your garden. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the latest varieties of sedum and how to plant and care for them in your landscape.
🪴Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Those cute little baby grasshoppers grow exponentially, reproduce, and hungrily devour your garden. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain gives you all the ammo to evict these destructive insects from your landscape!
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Hummingbirds are the jewels of the garden. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the number one selling red flower that will be sure to attract these garden favorites to your landscape!
5 days ago
5 days ago
There are a lot of remedies for what ails trees, whether it’s bugs, disease or poor soil. But what do you do when your patient is a really big tree? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share first aid for when your big trees are unhealthy or not thriving.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Rose of Sharon, a cousin of the beautiful hibiscus, is a an incredible, colorful staple of Central Highlands Gardens. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the latest on this prolific bloomer and how to plant and care for it in your garden.
🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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7 days ago
7 days ago
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 Secret to Planting Successfully in the Summer
🌳 Q and A: What is Better - Single or Multi Trunk Aspen?
🌳 The 250 Limit: Claim Your Family’s Liberty Tree Before the Final Day!
🐇 Rabbit Proof Plants Perfect for Every Garden
🪻Stop Staring at Bare Fences: The Secret to Lush Vertical Gardens
🌻 Unlocking the Farm Gates: How to Shop Watters Secret 1000 acres of Plants
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Saturday Jul 04, 2026
🌻 Unlocking the Farm Gates: How to Shop Watters Secret 1000 acres of Plants
Saturday Jul 04, 2026
Saturday Jul 04, 2026
If you think Watters Garden Center has a great selection of plants, trees and shrubs, and it does, you’ll be blown away by what’s available through Watters’ partnerships with its growers! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to shop online and have healthy, beautiful plants shipped straight from the grower to your door!
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Friday Jul 03, 2026
🪻Stop Staring at Bare Fences: The Secret to Lush Vertical Gardens
Friday Jul 03, 2026
Friday Jul 03, 2026
If you have a fence or plan to put one in, you don’t have to stare at that empty space! A fence is an opportunity for a beautiful vertical garden! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the many green and flowering vines that will turn your fence into a beautiful space!
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Thursday Jul 02, 2026
🐇 Rabbit Proof Plants Perfect for Every Garden
Thursday Jul 02, 2026
Thursday Jul 02, 2026
Rabbits are cute, but they can decimate your garden, especially if you have a lot of these critters in your landscape! Now you can enjoy the wildlife and your garden at the same time!
Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain tell us the best, most beautiful plants that the rabbits will leave alone!
🪴Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday Jul 01, 2026
🌳 The 250 Limit: Claim Your Family’s Liberty Tree Before the Final Day!
Wednesday Jul 01, 2026
Wednesday Jul 01, 2026
The partnership between Watters Garden Center and the Daily Courier to plant 250 trees for America’s 250th anniversary has been wildly successful! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain encourages you to get your Liberty Tree and commemorative medallion before Friday’s deadline! It’s a chance to plant or donate a tree that will last beyond your lifetime!
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Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
🦗Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Creating an Invisible Shield for Grasshoppers
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
Grasshoppers are one of the most annoying pests in late summer - they are hungry and your garden is their smorgasbord! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares a product that will save your landscape not only from grasshoppers but from a few other insects that want to make a meal of your gorgeous garden!
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
🌳 Q and A: What is Better - Single or Multi Trunk Aspen?
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
Aspen trees are known for their distinctive, shimmering leaves. They also have smooth, greenish-white bark, and their leaves turn a vibrant yellow in the fall. These distinctive, medium-sized deciduous trees add a lovely touch to your landscape. But which one is better for your landscape – a single or multi-trunked variety? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain shares how to pick the right aspen for your landscape and how to care for it for years to come!
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