Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Agave Century Plants and How to Grow Them

Agaves, known as century plants, thrive in mountain landscapes.  We share the hardiest varieties and how to use and grow each.  You will be an agave pro after this week's show.

 

Top 10 Ground Covers in the Gardens

Beautiful groundcovers and erosion control are both viable as the summer rain begins.  This is the fast-growing list of spreading plants and how to grow them.  You will be a ground cover pro after this week's show. 

The Biggest Perennial Flowers of Summer

The biggest boldest flowers of the year are grown now.  We share the best of the best for big bold flowers now through Autumn and Fall.  You will be s summer blooming pro after this week's show. 

The Differences between 10-10-10 Fertilizers

We share the differences between organic and chemical fertilizers and how each affects your vegetables, fruits, and landscape plants. You will be a plant food pro after this week's show. 

Top Vines that Cover Tree Stumps in the Yard

These vines grow fast and last for years.  Train them to cover an old stump, post, or barbed wire fence, or simply crawl across the ground.  You will be a vining pro after this week's show. 

Keeping Birds Off Fruit Trees

Saving your fruit, berry and grape plants has never been easier after this week's show.  You will be a fruiting pro after this weeks show. 

Dancing for the Stars Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of what really happens at the Boys & Girls Club's #Dancing For The Stars event.  The Dance will be on August 25 & 26 @ the #Yavapai College Performance Theater.  DancingForTheStars.net #DancingForTheStars #WattersGardenCenter #Watters 

Plants You Cannot Killer or Refuse to Die

Some plants simply refuse to die in the gardens.  We share this entire list of the strongest growers for the summer gardens.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Top 10 Edible Plants Trees, Figs, Berries to Plant in Summer

#Fruiting plants root quickly through the warm summer soil.  This is the ideal season to #plant in the yard, setting the stage for a super #harvest. You will be a fruit plant pro after this week's show. #Fruittree #WattersGardenCenter #Watters

Why Summer is Another Planting Season

Summer is the Top Plants season for all heat-loving plants in the garden.  Shade and fruit trees, to evergreen Spruce and Pine, each root faster when garden soil is warm and ready to root.  You will be a planting pro after this week's show. 

Why Leaves Turn Brown on Summer Plants

Summer heat is tough on tender new foliage plants.  Often brown leaf tips or scorched leaves altogether are simply symptoms.  This episode shares insider tips on why summer leaf scorch is real and how to bring plants back to health.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Difference Between Granular and Water Soluble Mircle Gro

Plants prefer #Organic plant food that is granular, easy to spread and feeds over months.  Miracle-Gro is a top brand, but Not the best food for plants.  In this episode, we cover the best food for #trees, shrubs, roses, vines, #perennials, and flowers.  When and where to feed #garden plants and why.  You will be a plant food pro after this week's show. #fertilizer #mountaingardener #Manure #WattersGardenCenter #Watters

Water Those Summer Plants

Gardens planted new this spring and summer need extra care until they are fully rooted into their surrounding soil.  We share tips and tricks that ensure success in the summer garden.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show.  #tormeprescott #dancingforthestars DancingForTheStars.net

Fast Living Wall of Green Privacy

These plants grow fast with little care.  Once established each provides a solid block of green no one can see through.  You will be a privacy plant pro after this week's show.

Xeriscape Landscapes for Easy Beauty

It is possible to have a stunning yard with less maintenance, work, and water.  We share simple techniques that help your summer garden shine. You will be a plant pro after this week's show.