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
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
4 min
Small business owners care about the community more than box stores. They are part of us, our kids play soccer together, go to church, hire local accountants, office supply and have more connection points in the community. Here we cover our favorites and why that matters. You will be a shop small pro after this week's show.
Jun 16, 2023
Jun 16, 2023
9 min
Preferred Perennials are best planted in June. You will find bigger plants, more selection and increased colors all by shopping for perennials before the summer rains. You will have all the ins and outs of why and how. You will be a perennial pro after this week's show.
Jun 15, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
9 min
Some flowers prefer summer sunshine, heat, wind and the brightness of each day. You will have a list of the toughest and how to plant each after this week's episode.
You will be a perennial summer pro after this week's show.
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
6 min
Just one of these tips, tricks and garden hacks will increase success. Try all three and you better have more canning supplies ready for the harvest. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.
Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023
9 min
Here is a list of the Top 10 Groundcovers that perennially spread and come back for years of enjoyment. A list of plants for erosion control, soil retention and how to grow them fast. You will be a groundcover pro after this week's show.
Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
9 min
Dead and Damaged branches are dangerous for the garden attracting insects, borers, and disease. Fire danger is increasing and more. With this episode, you will know all the ins and outs of when and how to prune dead wood from the garden for a healthier, beautiful garden. You will be a pruning pro after this week's show.
Jun 11, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
58 min
The brightest bloomers in the landscape like it hot. The Top 10 Shrubs of the summer season are shared this episode and how to plant them. You will be a summer shrub pro after this weeks show.
Jun 10, 2023
Jun 10, 2023
4 min
The summer series of garden classes have just been posted for the best advice for summer. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
9 min
Perennials are planted once for years of beauty and in June you find the best choices of all plants that bloom. We cover the hottest colors and why the start of summer is the ideal season for these bloomers. You will be a perennial pro after this week's show.
Jun 8, 2023
Jun 8, 2023
9 min
June is perennial month, and the toughest flowers show off in the heat. You will have a list of the top 10 perennial flowers and why they are so much better than your grandparents' bloomers. You will be a summer flower pro after this week's show.
Jun 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023
3 min
Deep garden leaning is held at Watters Garden Center every Saturday at 9:30 each morning. See this summers hottest new garden classes at WattersGardenCenter.com/events
Jun 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023
6 min
Some shrubs like it hot and after this episode, you will have a list of the best heat-loving shrubs that are not only tough but really pretty in the back yard as well. You will be a summer shrub pro after this week's show.
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
9 min
Shade makes everything in the gardens better. For this episode, we share the very fastest growing trees for decades of backyard shade to come. You will be a shade tree pro after this week's show.
Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
9 min
#Lilacs rebloom with these Top 10 garden hacks that bring their fragrance back to the #gardens. You will be a lilac pro after this week's show.
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Jun 4, 2023
Jun 4, 2023
58 min
Few cacti and #Agave thrive in mountain gardens, but not after this list of show-stopping plants ready for years of enjoy. You will be a #cactus and agave pro after this week's show.
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