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
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
59 min
Prying eyes, trash piles and the neighbors new RV sitting just off you property line all can be hidden with a few plants. In this show we cover the Top 10 Plants for Privacy along with how to plant each, spacing and water to maximize growth. You will be a privacy pro after this week's show.
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
10 min
Certain flowers are irresistible to #butterflies. You will have a Top 10 List of Butterfly attractors in the gardens, many can be planted in containers for butterflies up close and personal. You will be a butterfly pro after this week’s show.
#ButterflyGarden #ButterflyHabitat #FlutteringFriends #butterflyhabitat
May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
59 min
Prying eyes, trash piles and the neighbors new RV sitting just off you property line all can be hidden with a few plants. In this show we cover the Top 10 Plants for Privacy along with how to plant each, spacing and water to maximize growth. You will be a privacy pro after this week's show.
May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023
3 min
The insider happenings of all things gardening in the community. From the Senior Referral Network, Hidden Valley Ranch women's gathering to The Monday Club. You are an insider to all things gardening. #Dancing for the Stars event August 25 & 26 and how to win the competition #DancingForTheStars Dancingforthestars.net
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
9 min
Prying eyes, trash piles and the neighbors new RV sitting just off you property line all can be hidden with a few plants. In this show we cover the Top 10 Plants for Privacy along with how to plant each, spacing and water to maximize growth. You will be a privacy pro after this week's show.
May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023
9 min
Hummingbirds have favorites just like #butterflies. We share the Top 10 bloomers they simply cannot resist and how to plant them. You will be a #hummingbird pro after this week's show.
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
6 min
Any gardener can have more fragrance with these 10 insider tips for growing bigger roses. You will be a rose-blooming pro after this week's show.
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
10 min
Just one of these insider tips grows more tomatoes, do all three, and your will donate the extra to the local food banks. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
9 min
Everything begins to grow in spring, including the insects that eat tender new foliage. We cover the best organic insect controls and how to use them and the safest of the insecticides for the really hard-to-kill grasshopper, crickets, and scorpions. We cover Thrip, Aphids, Whitefly, and more. You will be a garden bug pro after this week's show.
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
58 min
Roses can be confusing, but not after this week. Each variety is simplified so you will know exactly the kind of rose perfect for your gardens. You will be a rose-blooming pro after this week's show.
May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023
3 min
Wind looks like it whips through the gardens, but it's not. Bugs like aphids and thrip ad devouring your plants. You will have all the insider tips for healthier plants that are bug-free and beautiful. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
10 min
Season 7 of Dancing for the Stars is August 25 & 26; not just anyone will be dancing in the cast this year. Alex Heinemann explains the Boys and Girls Clubs of Prescott and Prescott Valley, How they are doing, and this year's dancing climax in August. You will be a dancing pro after this week's show. DancingForTheStars.net
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
9 min
Hummingbirds have their favorite flowers. Most are the most stunning in the gardens. We share the Top 10 hummingbird and butterfly flowers that are pretty and easy to grow. You will be a blooming pro after this week's show.
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
9 min
Some plants are more vivacious than others, you just can't look away. We share the most beautiful bloomers of the spring season to riotous waves of color. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
6 min
Roses can be confusing, but not after this week. Each variety is simplified so you will know exactly the kind of rose perfect for your gardens. You will be a rose blooming pro after this week's show.