Top 10 Gardener the Ultimate Garden Blueprint with Ken & Lisa

• Do your research: Before you start planting, do your research on the plants you want to grow. This includes knowing their light, water, and fertilizer requirements.
• Choose the right location: Choose a location for your garden that gets the right amount of sunlight and has well-drained soil.
• Prepare the soil: Before you plant, prepare the soil by adding compost or other organic matter. This will help to improve drainage and fertility.
• Plant the right plants: Choose plants that are suited to your climate and growing conditions.
• Water regularly: Water your plants deeply and regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
• Fertilize appropriately: Fertilize your plants according to their needs. Too much fertilizer can be harmful.
• Weed regularly: Weeds compete with plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight. Weed regularly to keep them under control.
• Protect from pests and diseases: Take steps to protect your plants from pests and diseases. This may include using pesticides, insecticidal soap, or row covers.
• Deadhead spent flowers: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage new blooms.
• Mulch around your plants: Mulch around your plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots.

By following these tips, you can help to avoid garden blunders and create a beautiful and healthy garden.

 

Here are some summer flower combos that shine through fall with their corresponding images:

• Zinnias and cosmos: These two annuals are both heat-loving and drought-tolerant, so they are perfect for summer gardens. They come in a wide range of colors, so you can create a colorful combination. Zinnias bloom from early summer to fall, while cosmos bloom from midsummer to fall.

  

  Zinnias and cosmos flowers

   

• Marigolds and black-eyed Susans: These two annuals are also heat-loving and drought-tolerant. They have a bright, cheerful look that will brighten up your garden. Marigolds bloom from early summer to fall, while black-eyed Susans bloom from late summer to fall.

  

  Marigolds and black-eyed Susans flowers

   

• Asters and sedum: These two perennials are both deer-resistant and can tolerate a variety of conditions, making them a good choice for low-maintenance gardens. Asters bloom from late summer to fall, while sedum blooms from late summer to early winter.

  

  Asters and sedum flowers

   

• Chrysanthemums and ornamental grasses: These two plants can add a touch of elegance to your garden. Chrysanthemums bloom from late summer to fall, while ornamental grasses can add interest and texture to your garden all year long.

  

  Chrysanthemums and ornamental grasses flowers

   

• Salvia and snapdragons: These two annuals come in a variety of colors and flower shapes, so you can create a unique and eye-catching combination. Salvia blooms from summer to fall, while snapdragons bloom from spring to fall.

  

  Salvia and snapdragons flowers

Watters Garden Center All Purpose Food 7-4-4 is a water-soluble fertilizer that is designed for use on a variety of plants, including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. It has a balanced NPK ratio of 7-4-4, which means it contains 7% nitrogen, 4% phosphorus, and 4% potassium. These nutrients are essential for plant growth and development.

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Watters Garden Center All Purpose Food 7-4-4

The fertilizer is also enriched with cottonseed meal and bird guano, which are natural sources of nutrients. It is also free of harsh chemicals and is safe to use around children and pets.

To use the fertilizer, simply mix it with water according to the directions on the label. Apply it to the soil around the base of the plant, being careful not to get it on the leaves. Water the plant well after fertilizing.

Watters Garden Center All Purpose Food 7-4-4 can be applied 4 times a year, typically in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. However, the exact application schedule may vary depending on the type of plant and the climate.

This fertilizer is a good choice for people who want to use a safe and effective fertilizer to help their plants grow healthy and strong.

Here are some of the benefits of using Watters Garden Center All Purpose Food 7-4-4:

• It is a balanced fertilizer that contains the essential nutrients that plants need to grow.
• It is enriched with natural ingredients, such as cottonseed meal and bird guano.
• It is free of harsh chemicals and is safe to use around children and pets.
• It is easy to use and can be applied to a variety of plants.

If you are looking for a safe and effective fertilizer for your plants, Watters Garden Center All Purpose Food 7-4-4 is a good option to consider.

Pampas grass blooms in the late summer or early fall. The feathery plumes rise above the tufts. Their color varies; some cultivars have pinkish-white plumes, while others have silvery-white plumes.

Here are some tips on how to grow pampas grass:

• Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Pampas grass does not tolerate wet soil.
• Space the plants 6-8 feet apart.
• Water the plants regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Deadhead the flowers after they bloom.
• Cut the plants back to the ground in the late winter or early spring.

With proper care, pampas grass can be a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your garden.

• Water deeply and infrequently. This means watering until the water runs out of the drainage holes. Watering deeply helps to encourage the roots to grow deep, which will help the plants to be more drought-tolerant.
• Water in the morning. This will help to prevent the water from evaporating during the hot afternoon sun.
• Water the soil, not the leaves. Wetting the leaves can promote the growth of mold and mildew.
• Mulch around the plants. Mulch helps to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds.
• Inspect your plants regularly. This will help you to identify any watering problems early on.

Every Saturday, a free garden class is offered at Watters Garden Center, 9:30 to 10:30 am. 

August 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

WILDLIFE & BUG PREVENTION

Watters Garden Center 1815 Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

Late summer is not only the peak of bug season, there's also intense pressure from furry visitors in our yards. Students start with best practices to keep javelina and pack rats away, then quickly move to solutions for grasshoppers and tomato worms. You can have a nice yard with these easy-to-use tips and a few …

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August 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

BEST EVERGREENS FOR MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES

Watters Garden Center 1815 Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

Evergreens can be the anchor of any landscape, providing color and privacy year-round. We'll dispel the myth that the only evergreens are pine trees, when in fact they can be a multitude of different shapes, colors, and sizes—there are even evergreens that aren't green!

Free

August 26 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

GARDENING FOR NEWCOMERS

Watters Garden Center 1815 Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

Learn all the mountain secrets to local garden success. This is an information packed class guaranteed to increase garden blooms and fruit this year. Learn about growing zones, frost dates, soils and more; you'll know exactly what to do in the gardens after this class.  

Dancing for the Stars August 25 & 26 at Yavapai College. The Boys & Girls Clubs are a crucial piece of our community. A community of people who will do whatever it takes for our kids. As an integral part of this culture, we are pleased to recognize and thank our supporters. There is no better way to thank donors than to have the leading champions of our community be honored as distinguished citizens at a jaw-dropping public event. What better way to thank donors and honor citizens than by having them perform and dance, all to ensure great futures for our youth. DancingForTheStars.net #DancingForTheStars

We share the Top 10 Pretty Trees that prefer planting in warm summer soil.  You will be a blooming tree pro after this week's show. 

Lichen grows fast through summer and even faster is monsoon rains help.  We answer the question 'Does Lichen Kill Trees."  You will be a lichen pro after this week show. 

 

Summer rains are ferocious. Some are so strong they wash away hills, driveways, and raised beds.  With the summer heat, the weeds grow twice as fast.  In this episode, we share how to deal with weeds and retain garden soil in the landscape.  You will be a garden pro after this week's show. 

Flowers grow big in the gardens through summer.  In this episode, we share the huge flowers for amazing garden color that lasts through Autumn. You will be a summer blooming pro after this week's show. 

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.

 

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 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. 

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.