

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 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
9 min
This is the season for heat-loving shrubs to show off the brightest flowers of summer. No other plants shine brightly. We cover what is blooming now, how to plant one of your own, and more. You will be a summer blooming pro after this week's show.

Jul 4, 2023
Jul 4, 2023
9 min
Fruit trees in summer often show signs of stress, even death. In this episode, we cover how and why this happens and how to grow an orchard that thrives no matter the season. You will be a fruit tree pro after this week's show.

Jul 3, 2023
Jul 3, 2023
9 min
Summer plants show signs of stress as the garden heat, many of them stop blooming and turn yellow. Correct plant food fertilizer with Irrigation makes a HUGE difference. In this episode, we cover the best organic foods, when to feed, and how. You will be a sick plant pro after this week's sow.

Jul 1, 2023
Jul 1, 2023
4 min
The insider's tips and tricks for a better garden. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.

Jun 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
9 min
As the summer garden heats up, we share to Top 'To-Do' List savvy gardeners do for a stunning backyard. Irrigation, Food, Pruning, and Planting, you will have a summer list for garden success no matter the summer heat. You will be a summer garden pro after this week's show.

Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
6 min
Summer feeding is one of 4 critical seasons plants need to be fed. Without this strategic plant food the summer bloom is stopped in its tracks. The difference between chemical foods and organic foods is also explained. You will be a plant food pro after this week's show.

Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
9 min
In summer, the heat-loving flowers outshine the rest. Most are perennials and return for years of enjoyment. You will have a list of the Top 10 Flowers best planted in the summer gardens. You will be a summer flower pro after this week's show.

Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
6 min
In this episode, we cover insider tips for growing better tomato plants and how to heal sick plants in the garden. You will be a tomatoes growing pro after this week's show.

Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
9 min
To stimulate continuous blooming, it's essential to provide these roses with proper care. After this show you'll be a Rose Care pro
#roses #blossoms

Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
9 min
In this show we cover garden maintenance for healthy plants, especially #vines that may be showing signs of leafspot, yellow or dropping leaves. You’ll be a vine pro after this week’s show.

Jun 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023
9 min
Summer is ideal for planting new shade trees. For this episode we share the best trees for faster shade in the back yard. You will be a shade tree pro after this week's show.

Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
9 min
These shrubs thrive in summer and the more sun they get the more flowers they produce. You will be a summer blooming pro after this week's show.

Jun 21, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
6 min
Spring peas fade and quickly replaced by a Bean crop. In this episode you will learn how to plant for more harvest in the square foot garden. You will be a bean and pea pro after this week's show.

Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
9 min
The best views in town are at the top of the hill, but they are also the windiest. We cover how to plant in wind locations and the toughest of the tough plants that block while looking great. You will be a privacy plant pro after this weeks show.

Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
10 min
The fastest growing plants that cover hillsides, rock faces and the neighbors fence, vines are at the top. This episode we cover the best-of-the-best and how to grow them for fast easy coverage. You will be a vining pro after this weeks show.