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
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
10 min
If you love sitting in your garden and enjoying the fruits of your labors, why not add more color and fragrance to the landscape? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the top 10 shrubs that add spectacular color and fragrance to your garden!
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
7 min
There’s nothing better than cooking with produce fresh from your garden! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to grow the biggest, healthiest and most nutritious beans and peas in your garden. Learn the right soils, fertilizers, watering schedules and pest control for the best bean and pea yield ever!
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Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
10 min
Looking to screen out the neighbors, create a private, relaxing area in your backyard, or add beauty to your landscape, but your location is subject to the Central Highlands’ constant winds? Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain have answers for you! Learn which hardy and wind resistant screening plants will quickly create the effect you want.
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Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
11 min
Do you have areas beyond your landscape that you would like to screen out, or would you like to create a private spot in your yard where you can sit and relax in a green oasis away from the world? Today, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares which vines will not only quickly cover fences or trellises, but add fragrance and beauty to your landscape.
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Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
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:
🍅 How to Prevent Soil Sunburn while Promoting more Tomatoes and Peppers
🌸 Q and A: Top 10 Perennial Groundcovers for Hillsides
🌼 Flower Power Plant Food Promotes Really BIG Flowers
🌻 Perennials That Love Blooming in Summer
🌺 Why June is Perennial Month for the Garden
🌻 🌻 The Best Garden Club in Arizona!
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Jun 14, 2025
Jun 14, 2025
5 min
It only happens every two years, so save the date for the 2025 Alta Vista Garden Club Tour! You’ll have the opportunity to visit and tour four specially curated Prescott area gardens and see what other experienced gardeners are doing in their garden spaces. And, expand your knowledge by joining the Watters Garden Center Garden Club and learn all the secrets of gardening in our unique climate! Find out about garden clubs and more garden wisdom today from Mountain Gardener Ken Lain!
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Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
11 min
What’s not to love about colorful, hardy blooms that come back year after year? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain tells us about the perennials that show off in June and make you want to live in your garden! You’ll learn about the best flowers, and how to water and fertilize for the best blooms.
🌼 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
10 min
As summer heats up, you’ll want to spend more time in your garden. A landscape full of thriving and colorful flowers is sure to enhance your outdoors time and impress your summer guests! In this episode, Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share the perennial flowers most likely to spice up your summer landscape!
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
7 min
Looking for the biggest boost for your garden flowers and vegetables? Watters’ specially formulated Flower Power fertilizer will keep your flowers and veggies producing wildly all summer! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain gives us all the particulars on this magic garden formula in today’s show! You’ll want to pick some up, then sit back and enjoy the results!
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Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
10 min
Hillsides present a challenge to gardeners – watering is more difficult and finding the right groundcover that you don’t have to replace every year can be tough. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain talk about the top 10 perennials that can solve this landscape dilemma, and answer more garden questions from local gardeners in this week’s edition!
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Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
10 min
One of summer’s greatest pleasures is fresh, delicious tomatoes and peppers straight from your garden to your table. We’re always looking for ways to grow more and better tomatoes and peppers, and Mountain Gardener Ken Lain tells us the best ways to have the best yield of these summer garden staples that you’ve ever had!
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Jun 8, 2025
Jun 8, 2025
51 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:
🦋 Top 10 Plants that Attract more Butterflies into Gardens
🌳 Q and A: Fast Growing Shade Trees Make a Great Father’s Day Gift
🪴 How to Care for Garden Topiary Structures
🦋Summer Flowers that Bloom in Summer Sun & Attract Pollinators
🐝 Jim Rupe, Monrovia Growers, on pollinator gardens
🌻 Don’t Miss This Year’s Alta Vista Garden Club Tour!
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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🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Jun 7, 2025
Jun 7, 2025
5 min
It only happens every two years, so save the date for the 2025 Alta Vista Garden Club Tour! You’ll have the opportunity to visit and tour four specially curated Prescott area gardens and see what other experienced gardeners are doing in their garden spaces. Find out about this exciting event and more garden wisdom today from Mountain Gardener Ken Lain!
Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers
https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages
#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #GardenTour, #UniqueGardens, #AltaVistaGardenClub
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
10 min
Meet Jim Rupe of Monrovia Growers, who talks with Mountain Gardener Ken Lain about the importance of pollinator gardens to attract and feed our important bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Whether it’s a pot of flowers on your deck or a garden full of flowers and blooming shrubs, Jim and Ken will talk about the best pollinator plants
🌺Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
9 min
One of the most frequent questions Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain receive this time of year is “How can I attract more butterflies and hummingbirds?” Learn what flowers and plants are pollinator magnets, and how to plant to attract these “garden fairies” to your landscape!
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers!
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#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #ContainerGardening, #Hummingbirds, #Butterflies, #SummerBloomingShrubs, #Bees