Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

Best Native Hardy Plants of Arizona

We go deep into what makes native so tough and why you want some in your own yard.  More than just cactus, and agave, we cover mountain hardy evergreen pine and fir to the javelina proof perennials.  You'll be a native plant pro after this weeks show.  

Best Flowering Shrubs that Announce Spring

Not all shrubs are created equal when it comes to spring flowers.  This podcast we go deep into the mountain spring shrubs that announce spring, plus a whole lot more.  You'll be a landscape pro after this weeks show. 

Growing Better Mountain Herbs

Herbs gardens are easier to grow than other parts of the country.  Lavender and rosemary, to thyme and basil all, grow better at the higher elevation and the intense mountain sunshine.  Plus, in the dryer climates of northern Arizona, there are few disease issue that humid climate has.  Spring is the ideal time to plant herbs.  You will be an herbal pro after this weeks show.  

Best BloomingTrees of Spring in the Gardens

Trees announce the arrival of spring, but not all are created equal.  In this cast we have the best trees for spring color, how to plant, water and care for your trees to get the most out of them. You will be a blooming pro after this weeks show.  

Proper Placement and Plant Growth of Privacy Screens

This cast we cover all the details of how to plant and grow a fast screen of plants in your yard.  We go deep into plant foods and what to use and why.  How to kill Pinyon pine scale that eat and kill your privacy.  You'll be a plant screening pro after this weeks show.  

9 Must Do Garden Tips in March

With these 9 insider tips to local gardens, we simplify the entire year.  We cover foods, planting, pruning, trees, lawns and more.  You will be a landscape pro after this weeks show . . .at least for the month of March:)

Eat Your Yard - Edible Plants in the Landscape

In this episode, we share all the inside tips for growing edible plants as landscape accents right in the yard.  Far more than garden plots, these plant ideas can be used even at the highest mountain elevation.  Eat your yard with edible plants used throughout the landscape.  

Best Way to Feed the Entire Yard

Feeding the landscape in spring is one of the most important of the year.  It can be confusing, but not after this podcast.  You'll learn the benefits of organic foods of chemicals like Scotts Turf Builder.  Benefits of Granular food over liquids like Miracle-Gro and more.  You'll be a plant food pro after this weeks show.  

Exactly how to Grow Mountain Fruit Trees

Not any fruit tree will grow at high elevation, but that is no worry.  You are going to be a fruit tree pro after this weeks show

Hard freeze alert the next two nights above 5000'

Communities affected are Prescott, Highland Pines, Groom Creek, Paulden, Ashfork, Williams and Munds Park.

Protect your gardens by hydrating container plants to keep the naturally occurring antifreeze active within each plant. Water by hand if needed including trees and shrubs newly planted in the landscape since last autumn.

Set all hanging plants down on the ground. Bring simi-hardy plants next to the house and cover with a towel, sheet or blanket during the evening hours only. This also includes newly planted cold season pansies, viola, snapdragons, and vegetables like kale & spinach.

As the storm passes, it's the perfect time to feed the entire yard with Watters 7-4-4 All Purpose Food, and spread Weed & Grass preventer to eliminate this springs weeds.

From the entire staff here at Watters Garden Center - Good luck tonight to all our local garden friends.

Highlighted communities are Prescott, Highland Pines, Groom Creek, Paulden, Ashfork, Williams and Munds Park.

Protect your gardens by hydrating container plants to keep the naturally occurring antifreeze active within each plant. Water by hand if needed including trees and shrubs newly planted in the landscape since last autumn.

Set all hanging plants down on the ground. Bring simi-hardy plants next to the house and cover with a towel, sheet or blanket during the evening hours only. This also includes newly planted cold season pansies, viola, snapdragons, and vegetables like kale & spinach.

As this storm passes, it's the perfect time to feed the entire yard with Watters 7-4-4 All Purpose Food, and spread Weed & Grass preventer to eliminate this springs weeds.

From the entire staff here at Watters Garden Center - Good luck tonight to all our local garden friends.

 

 

 

Growing Mountain Hardy Fruit Trees

Any fruit tree will grow in the mountains of Arizona, but few will actually fruit.  We go deep into all things fruiting with this episode.  You will be a fruit tree pro after this weeks show.  

Gardening for Newcomers

Gardening at higher elevation is different than other parts of the country.  This cast we cover the plants and how to avoid mistakes, the soil and planting the perfect plant and roses. The newest roses are now available at Watters Garden Center and how to plant each variety.  You'll be a garden pro, after this weeks show.  

Wildflower Gardens Simplified

This cast we go deep into the wild meadow, flowers and how to create a stunning landscape with wildflowers.  From seed to soil and everything in between.  You will be a wildflower pro after this week show.  

Gardening for Those New to Mountain Gardening

This show we cover the insider tips on gardening better in the mountain of Arizona.  You'll be an expert on frost dates, soil pH, sun, wind and exactly how to plant a trees, shrub or vine.  You'll be a garden pro after this weeks show. 

Annuals vs Perennials and the Difference Between Both in the Gardens

We solve the number one question asked here at Watters Garden Center, 'What's the difference between an annual and a perennial flower'?  Plus, we share how to care for both from pruning, soils and seeding each.  You'll be a flower pro after this week show.