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 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
9 min
This show provides all the tools to get even the most stubborn lilac to start blooming again. We cover varieties, food, soil, and the Top 10 Techniques to get Lilacs into bloom for garden enjoyment. You will be a Lilac Pro after this week's show.
Apr 30, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
58 min
Native plants have a lot going for them. Easy care, and low maintenance with years of natural beauty all make gardening simple. You will be a native pro after this week's show.
https://wattersgardencenter.com/the-low-maintenance-landscape-book/
https://wattersgardencenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Water-Bills-be-Gone-Plant-Guide.pdf
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
3 min
What do coffee grounds and eggshells really do for your gardens? We go over this and the Top 10 Garden Secrets for better gardens this spring. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
9 min
Native plants have a lot going for them. Easy care, and low maintenance with years of natural beauty all make gardening simple. You will be a native pro after this week's show.
https://wattersgardencenter.com/the-low-maintenance-landscape-book/
https://wattersgardencenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Water-Bills-be-Gone-Plant-Guide.pdf
Apr 27, 2023
Apr 27, 2023
9 min
Tomato planting season is here with many sweeter new introductions. Patio Tomatoes, determinant, indeterminant, heirloom, and hybrids are covered in this show, as how to grow the most tomatoes in your garden this year. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.
https://wattersgardencenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tomatoes-to-Fruit.pdf
https://wattersgardencenter.com/top-10-tomato-companions-in-this-years-garden/
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
6 min
We share the top 10 secrets to moving and replanting a tree or shrub in the yard. Details of how, what, and when to move plants are all covered. You will be a transplant pro after this week's show.
https://wattersgardencenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Planting-Guide-that-Works.pdf
Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
10 min
The top question is answered for raised bed gardens. We cover the ideal depth, best flowers and vegetables to grow and more. You will be a Garden Bed pro after this week's show.
https://wattersgardencenter.com/4-keys-designing-building-raised-garden-beds/
https://wattersgardencenter.com/design-and-build-your-own-raised-garden-bed/
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
9 min
Butterflies are stunning garden creatures! It is so easy to attract them into the yard with the added bonus . . . Hummingbirds like many of the same plants. You are going to be a butterfly pro after this week's show.
Apr 23, 2023
Apr 23, 2023
58 min
This cast we go deep into the best month to plant vegetables, by variety. The benefits of succession plant, soil, food amendments and how to water everything in the vegetable gardens. You will be a vegetable garden pro after this weeks show.
Apr 22, 2023
Apr 22, 2023
4 min
Javelina and other wild animals are notorious for digging up and eating spring gardens. This episode covers the Top 10 ways to keep the critters out. Deer, rabbits, rats, antelope, and javelina can all be prevented. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
9 min
Native grown plants thrive with little care from their owners with these Top 10 Insider tips to easier landscape. You will be a native plant pro after this week's show.
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
9 min
Spring is the time to plant vegetable gardens. In this podcast, we cover the best summer vegetables and the Best winter vegetables and the planting calendar for each. You will be a vegetable pro after this week's show.
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
9 min
You will be an expert on spring flowers that smell better than others, and how to plant them. You will be a shrub-blooming pro after this week's show.
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
6 min
Spring is a critical time for water in the garden. We cover the Top 10 Insider tips on proper water and the best seasons for irrigation. You will be a water pro after this week's show.
Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
9 min
Spring is a time of rebirth, growth, and fragrance. With this show, we cover the brightest of spring bloomers and how to keep the fragrance growing.