

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

Jul 25, 2023
Jul 25, 2023
9 min
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.

Jul 22, 2023
Jul 22, 2023
4 min
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.

Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023
9 min
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.

Jul 20, 2023
Jul 20, 2023
9 min
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.

Jul 19, 2023
Jul 19, 2023
6 min
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.

Jul 18, 2023
Jul 18, 2023
9 min
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.

Jul 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
10 min
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.

Jul 15, 2023
Jul 15, 2023
4 min
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

Jul 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023
9 min
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.

Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023
9 min
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.

Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023
6 min
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.

Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023
9 min
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

Jul 10, 2023
Jul 10, 2023
9 min
Plants are stressed in the summer heat, wind, and dry soil. If plants are not at their peak, we have some insider tips that will perk them right up. Water, of course, but the right food with a few key garden ingredients turn stressed-out gardens into a show piece. You will be a plant pro after this week's show.

Jul 8, 2023
Jul 8, 2023
4 min
This week's community garden class was at Capital Canyon Club House. This week's garden class is Gardening for Newcomers on WattersGardenCenter.com with insider tips and tricks to better mountain gardens. DancingForTheStars.net

Jul 7, 2023
Jul 7, 2023
9 min
Plants grow healthy ample, and strong when fed organic plant food. We explain the difference between organic and synthetic plant food and how to use each. You will be a plant food pro after this week's show.