

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

Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
59 min
The Fall landscapes come alive with these decorative grasses. Theirs a lot in store with this week's show, but ornamental grasses are our focal point. Special guest, Bruce Morgan, with the Get Real Men's Expo shares how this special event got started and more about this August 21 event hosted by Mountain Christian Fellowship in Prescott. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.

Aug 6, 2021
Aug 6, 2021
58 min
Summer Rains encourage weeds to invade the gardens, and if left unchecked choke plants, rob gardens of valuable nutrients, spread disease all while looking untidy and ugly. In this show we do deep into the best weed controls methods that are far safer for you, your kids, and your dogs than toxins like Roundup. You will now how to kills weeds easily and effectively along with how to prevent weeds from emerging altogether. You will be a garden weed pro after this week's show.

Jul 29, 2021
Jul 29, 2021
58 min
This is a show for those new to gardening, first-time home buyers, or anyone that claims to have a black thumb. You will have a list of plants perfect to start any landscape project that is virtually impossible to kill. Not exhaustive by any means, but the easiest to grow by every measure. You will be a plant pro after this week's show.

Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
58 min
It's easier than you think to grow a living wall for seclusion, privacy, and a secret garden kind of backyard. Plant a vail around the spa to blocking out the neighbor debris pile, you will be a screening pro after this week's show.

Jul 15, 2021
Jul 15, 2021
59 min
In this episode, you will have the three steps to more successful plantings of trees, shrubs, roses, and vines in the yard. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.

Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
58 min
Roses show their best now through the end of October with stunning color and fragrance that lasts better than spring flowers. Monsoon rains mark the best season to plant a new rose of your own. In this Podcast, we cover the different types of roses that perfectly into your landscape. You will be a rose blooming pro after this week's show.

Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021
58 min
Plants that take the heat, drought, and thrive in mountain landscapes are a rare breed, and summer is the best season to plant them. In this podcast, you will have a list of the best plants, how to plant them, and more. You will be a desert plant pro after this week's show.

Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
59 min
Summer is the ideal season to plant new trees. Monsoon rains, warm soil, and warmer nights mean larger plants grow and root faster than any other season of the year. In this podcast, we cover the best shade trees, dwarf fruit trees, and edible berry plants that can all be planted through the summer season. You will be a tree pro after this week's show.

Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
58 min
Summer is the season for the heat-loving plants to shine in the garden. In this week's podcast, we share the best tips for even better gardens starting in June. You will be a summer garden pro after this week's show.

Jun 11, 2021
Jun 11, 2021
58 min
There are a series of summer-loving plants that prefer being planted when it's hot out. After this show, you will have a list of heat-loving plants that look their best through Autumn. You will be a summer garden pro after this weeks show.

Jun 3, 2021
Jun 3, 2021
58 min
Butterflies are like a magical garden fairy's in the garden, and so easy to attract with a few key flowers, colors, water, and nutrients they're attracted to. Hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers, and after this week's show, you will be able to attract both to your yard. You will be a butterfly garden pro after this week's show.

May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
59 min
As garden soil warms the best of the landscapes begin their summer and fall show in the gardens. With this Podcast, you will know which shrubs perform the best and how to get the most out of your landscape this summer. You will be a blooming shrub pro after this week's show.

May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
58 min
The mountains are famous for vast stands of evergreen pine and juniper. Evergreen trees are natural for any landscape and after this week's show, you will have a list of the best evergreen trees, and how to plant and care for them in your yard. You will be an evergreen pro after this week's show.

May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
59 min
Roses are so easy to grow in mountain gardens. Bright light, crisp air, and dryness all make for stunning roses like no others. We cover the 5 varieties you have to choose from and which is best for your gardens in the podcast and a whole lot more. You will be a Rose pro after this week's show.

May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
58 min
May signals the start of the Vegetable and Herb planting season. In this cast we share some insider secrets for growing sweeter herbs and larger vegetables. You will be a garden pro after this weeks show.