Episodes
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
🌳 Q&A: When Can You Prune Blooming Shrubs in the Landscape?
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Flowering shrubs can begin to look a bit ragged in your landscape after the first frost. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week the safest time to prune your blooming shrubs, and when you might want to wait a bit longer. Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!
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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
🌲 Why Pine Trees Drop Brown Needles in Autumn
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Depending on the amount of rain the Central Highlands get through the year, pine trees can drop a few or a lot of needles in the fall. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what it means when your pine trees shed needles in Autumn, and how much shedding is too much!
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!
Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.
Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!
Included in This Week’s Show:
🍁 What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Autumn?
🌲 Q & A - How to Plant Evergreen Vanderwolf Pines in Poor Soils
🌿When To Prune Local Trees & Shrubs
🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
🦌 Top 10 Deer & Rabbit Proof Plants & Repellents
💦 How to Water and Irrigate Plants Through Winter
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🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Saturday Nov 15, 2025
🌳 How to Water and Irrigate Plants Through Winter
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Watering in the Central Highlands area can be a mystery, complicated by dry spells through the winter. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the watering wisdom that will help your trees and plants thrive through the winter and emerge healthy and ready to grow in the spring.
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
🦌 Top 10 Deer & Rabbit Proof Plants & Repellents
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
The Central Highlands is known for its wildland/urban areas, and wildlife is part of the attraction. But it’s not so great when the deer and rabbits dine on your landscape and garden! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares some ways to deter animals from eating your landscape, including attractive plants that most animals will leave alone.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday Nov 13, 2025
🌳 Trees that Look Good all Winter Long
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Evergreen trees are the year-round landscape stars in the Central Highlands. But some species of trees pull out all the stops for beauty 12 months of the year. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of evergreens that look great in your landscape all year round.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
🌲When To Prune Local Trees & Shrubs
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
The Central Highlands of Arizona are unique for gardeners, and the usual landscape wisdom sometimes doesn’t apply here. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best times to prune the most popular trees and shrubs in our garden climate.
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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
🌲 Q & A - How to Plant Evergreen Vanderwolf Pines in Poor Soils
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Vanderwolf Pines are a beautiful and sculptured addition to Central Highlands landscapes. Master Gardeners Ken and Lisa Lain share this week how to plant these pines successfully in poor soil conditions so they’ll thrive for years to come. Ken and Lisa also answer additional garden questions in this segment!
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🌹Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
🍁 What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Autumn?
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
We all enjoy watching the beauty of the leaves turning in fall. What is happening to your trees and plants when the colors change? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares what the changing colors mean for your trees and shrubs, and when at certain times it might not be a good thing!
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🥕Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!
Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.
Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!
Included in This Week’s Show:
🪴 How Much Should I Water in Winter After Frost?
🌲 Q & A - How Close Can You Plant Trees for a Fast Screen?
🌺 Newest Poinsettia Colors You Will Find this Year
🌳 New Shrubs that Look Better in Winter
🥕A Guide to Growing Vegetables Year Around
🌳 Why Fall is Best for Planting Evergreen Privacy Hedges
Subscribe to The Top 10 Gardener Podcast today and get your hands dirty with expert tips and tricks. You'll find it on all your favorite podcast platforms. To Watch the Entire Podcast Show, Tap or Click on the Link Below Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates!
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🎙️Ken & Lisa Lain, The Mountain Gardeners
#WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #TheMountainGardener, #GardeningTips, #KenLain, #WattersGardenClasses, #WateringinFrost, #WinterContainerCare, #WateringinWinter, #WateringBeforeaFreeze, LivingPrivacyScreens, #HowtoSpaceTrees, #PlantingPrivacyScreens, #PoinsettiaVarieties, #ChristmasPlants, #PoinsettiaColors, #EvergreenShrubs, #ColorfulShrubs, #LandscapingWithShrubs, #WinterVeggies, #PlantinginWinter, #BestWinterVegetables, #PrivacyHedges, #EvergreenHedges, #PlantingPrivacyHedges, #FallPlanting
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
🌳 Why Fall is Best for Planting Evergreen Privacy Hedges
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
If you are looking to plant a privacy hedge, now is the time! Fall is the perfect time to choose and plant your evergreen hedge so it will be rooted and ready to thrive in spring. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best evergreen privacy hedges for our area, and why fall is the perfect time to plant them.
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Friday Nov 07, 2025
🥕A Guide to Growing Vegetables Year Around
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
When fall approaches, you might think your vegetable garden is through. But did you know that many other trees have colorful fall foliage? Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the many trees that will turn color in fall and add interest and beauty to your landscape during all seasons.
🌺 Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
🌳 New Shrubs that Look Better in Winter
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Evergreen shrubs are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of colorful shrubs that look great in your landscape all year round, what’s new, and how to care for them year-round.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
🌳 New Shrubs that Look Better in Winter
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Evergreen shrubs are the year-round landscape stars. Master Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many varieties of colorful shrubs that look great in your landscape all year round, what’s new, and how to care for them year-round.
🌺Ken & Lisa Lain, the Mountain Gardeners
Not already a Garden Club Member? Click Below to Join and be notified of Plant Preorders and other Special Offers!
https://wattersgardencenter.com/pages/garden-care-advantages
#WattersGardenCenter, #GardeningTips, #TheMountainGardener, #KenLain, #EvergreenShrubs, #ColorfulShrubs, #LandscapingWithShrubs
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
🌺 Newest Poinsettia Colors You Will Find this Year
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Nothing says Christmas more than Poinsettia plants. They provide color and beauty to your home through the holiday season. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the newest Poinsettia colors and varieties for your Christmas season.
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Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener
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