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
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Spring is a bit early this year, and it’s past time to make sure your lawn is fed and watered! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best practices for keeping your lawn healthy now and through the gardening season. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Spring is here, it’s a bit early this year, and shrubs are beginning to bloom! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best and most colorful shrubs to beautify your landscape this spring and for years to come!
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
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:
🌹 Why Roses and Hedges are Best Pruned in March
🌳 Top 10 Hedge Plants for Privacy
🌼 March Companion Plants and the Fanciful Forsythia
💐 Top 10 Perennial Spring Flowers that Thrive for Years
🧑🌾 Top 10 Shortcuts of Spring that Make Gardens Better
🇺🇸 250 trees for America’s 250th Birthday
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Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
2026 is America’s 250th birthday, and what better gift to land than to plant more trees for beauty and the environment? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the partnership between the Daily Courier and Watters Garden Center to plant 250 native trees in our communities. You can preorder Arizona’s hardiest beauties for an Arbor Day pickup on April 24th. Watters has selected three champions for our mountain climate: the vibrant Western Redbud, the elegant Prescott Purple Plum, and the pollinator-favorite Chaste Tree. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out!
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Friday Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
If you take time to do some garden chores that are easier to complete now, you’ll make life easier in the garden as the season progresses! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the chores that must be done in the early spring (and that are easier now!) to make your garden better as late spring and summer approaches!
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Perennials are the gardener’s friends – you can plant them once and enjoy years of beauty! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best spring flowering perennials and how to plant and care for them.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Nothing brightens up your spring landscape than the first buds of the sunny forsythia! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the how to plant and care for these beautiful, blooming shrubs and plants that complement them in the landscape.
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Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
If you are looking for some beautiful, fast growing privacy for your landscape, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what hedge plants are best suited to the Central Highlands, and how to plant them for quick growth and beauty! Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.
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Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Spring is here, and gardeners are working on their spring chores! One of the most important is proper pruning of your roses and hedges. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares when and how to prune your roses and hedges for the best growth and bloom for the 2026 garden season!
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
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:
🍅 Starting Tomatoes and Peppers for the Perfect Garden
🌺 Q&A: Growing Better Peonies as Fragrant Spring Flowers
🪲Garden Alert - Bark Beetle and Pine Scale are BAD
🌺 Spring Poppies and their Spring Blooming Companions
🌲 Healthy Evergreens for a Brighter Landscape
🌺 English or Itoh Peony - Which one is Better?
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Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
If you want to see a burst of health and color as your spring blooming flowers wake up, fertilize now with Watters All Purpose Plant Food! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares all you need to know for a spectacular spring!
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Peonies are one of the best perennials for the Central Highlands, and they can grow up to 50 years! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between Itoh and English Peonies, and how they are grown. He also offers tips to help your peonies thrive!
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Friday Mar 06, 2026
Friday Mar 06, 2026
Evergreen trees and shrubs can add color, texture and beauty to your landscape, all year long! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen trees and shrubs, and how to plant and care for them for long-lasting, beautiful enjoyment.
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Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Poppies are a great, colorful addition to your spring garden, and Watters has the best! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the latest colors and varieties of poppies and the flowers that complement them in the garden.
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
With the dry winter and warmer spring, your pine trees are in danger from Bark Beetles and Pine Scale! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the easiest ways to treat, fertilize and protect your old growth pines.
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