Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

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. 

 

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.