Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Plants You Cannot Killer or Refuse to Die

This list of hardy plants is sure to grow, no matter how black your thumbs are.  This is the 'Go-To' for mountain #plants when first starting a #garden.  You are going to be a plant pro after this week's show. #Top10Plants #WattersGardenCenter #Watters #agave #yucca #Sage #Salvia

                                                                                              

Reading Plant Tags National vs Local Tags

Don't believe everything you read on a national plant tag.  In this episode, we cover the differences between national tags and local signage.  Why the difference and how to buy the best plant for your gardens.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

 

Top Shade Trees for the Verde Valley

Trees in the Verde Valley AZ grow fast.  We share the Top10Trees.com that grows the fastest in Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, and Sedona.  You will be a shade tree pro after this week's show. 

 

Best Water Practice for New Summer Plants

Proper irrigation in the Summer garden makes all the difference.  These insider tips to proper water your new plants will take off with new growth and thrive this summer.  You will be a water pro after this week's show. 

Free Summer Garden Classes @ Watters Garden Center

Garden classes are free every Saturday @ 9:30 am through summer.  How to water, insect control, heat-loving plants are all shared, and more.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Best Planting Technique for Summer Trees & Shrubs

There are three easy steps to plants that thrive in the yard.  We share the ideas of Mulch, Root and Grow for transplant shock and 7-4-4 Plant food for a strong plant that grows for years.  You will be a planting pro after this week's show. 

Shade Trees the Keep the Backyard Cool

There is nothing better than the shade of a tree in summer.  In this episode, we share the best shade trees for the backyard. Small trees for the back patio and narrow shade trees for the side yard.  You will be a shade tree pro after this week's show. 

 

Insider Tips for Easy Summer Gardens

With just one of these summer garden tips your gardens will thrive, but we share 5 more for really easy summer gardens.  You will be a summer garden pro after this week's show. 

How to Care for Summer Wildflowers

Wildflowers in summer are at their peak.  In this episode, we share how to get the most out of your flowers for years of riotous enjoyment. You will be a wildflowers pro after this week's show.

Top 10 Plant Foods for Better Summer Gardens

The most important plant food for the summer garden happens before the summer rains arrive. In this episode we share the difference between organic and chemical fertilizers, the benefits of both.  Summer weed prevention and how to eliminate weeds before they even show up in the gardens.  You will be a plant food pro after this weeks show. 

 

Free Classes that will Rock you Garden

Free Garden Classes are offered @ Watters Garden Center. We go deep into growing better. Check out this Summer's class selection offered every Saturday @ 9:30 am. A big shout out to DancingForTheStars.net #DancingForTheStars

 

Plants for the High Desert Landscape

Desert plants thrive in the mountains of Arizona, but they have to be cold-hardy as well.  In this episode, we share the best of the best mountain hard plants that outshine the rest.  You will be a desert landscape pro after this week's show. 

The Best of the Summer Blooming Shrubs in the Backyard

Give the summer garden a lift that outshines the rest in the summer heat.  This list of Top10Shrubs.com bloom bright and thrives when spring plants fade.  You will be a summer blooming pro after this week's show.

 

How to Grow Hydrangea with Spectacular Flowers

Hydrangea is the highlight of any garden. In this episode, we cover the varieties that bloom bigger and how to force years of enjoyment from your bush.  You will be a Hydrangea pro after this week's show. 

How to Grow a Backyard Crape Myrtle

The summer garden is Crape Myrtle's time to shine.  No other shrub has such a bright flower that loves the heat and wind when other shrubs fade.  You will be a Crape Myrtle pro after this week's show. Top10Shrubs.com