Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Welcome to the Ultimate Garden Blueprint.
Body Copy: Most big-box store advice will get your plants killed. The intense sun, the heavy wind, and the local wildlife require a completely different set of rules.
I'm Ken Lain, "Top 10 Gardener," and every week, I share the exact "un-killable" strategies we use to cheat the heat and build vibrant, blooming sanctuaries in USDA Zones 5–8.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Whether you are trying to force your mountain roses into non-stop blooms, figure out why your evergreens are dropping needles, or reclaim your patio from summer pests, we give you the hyper-local science to make it happen.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- The Overlooked Truths: Fast diagnostics and 10-second pruning tricks that flatlander gardeners know nothing about.
- Seasonal Urgency: Exactly what to plant right now to guarantee roots get established in our Prescott soil.
- Insider Access: First dibs on our custom plant arrivals and premium garden kits before they sell out on our online store.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Episodes
Aug 9, 2023
Aug 9, 2023
5 min
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.
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
9 min
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.
Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
10 min
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.
Aug 5, 2023
Aug 5, 2023
4 min
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
Aug 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023
9 min
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.
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
9 min
#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
Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
6 min
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.
Aug 1, 2023
Aug 1, 2023
9 min
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.
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023
9 min
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
Jul 30, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
4 min
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
Jul 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
9 min
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.
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
10 min
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.
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
9 min
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
Jul 27, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
6 min
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.
Jul 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023
9 min
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.