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
Apr 30, 2021
Apr 30, 2021
57 min
Flowers in May are famous in the mountains of Arizona, but some are harder to grow than others. In this podcast you will learn the insiders secrets between annual flowers and perennials, and why you should plant each. We go deep into how to get the most blooms out of all things flowers. You will be a blooming pro after this weeks show.
Apr 16, 2021
Apr 16, 2021
59 min
This week's podcast will jump-start your vegetable and herb gardens to better flavor and production in this year's gardens. With just three of these insider tips to better tomatoes, you will grow mouth-watering veggies like never before. You will be a tomato pro after this week's show.
Apr 2, 2021
Apr 2, 2021
59 min
The arrival of spring weather supercharges the flowers that can be planted, it's almost Christmas at the garden center for gardeners. In this cast you will have a list of the most delicious bloomers that can be planted now in containers or directly in the ground. You will be a blooming pro after this week's show.
Mar 24, 2021
Mar 24, 2021
59 min
This show we go deep into the perfect private backyard, the plants and techniques that obliterates the neighbors prying eyes and accentuating your vistas. You will be a privacy pro after this weeks show.
Mar 18, 2021
Mar 18, 2021
59 min
The most famous shrubs of spring are bursting with fragrance. In this how we share the brightest and most fragrant of all the spring bloomers. You will be a blooming shrub pro after this weeks show.
Mar 12, 2021
Mar 12, 2021
58 min
Spring is the ideal time to plant. You will able to eat directly from your landscape after these 7 tips to the most delicious edible plants for any mountain landscape. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
59 min
You can actually see what an evergreen looks like in late winter and early spring, it's also the best to plant them. In this podcast, you will have a list of the best evergreens and how to care for them. You will be an evergreen pro after this weeks show.
Feb 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021
59 min
Spring fertilizer brings out the best in plants, and March is the perfect time to feed everything in the yard. In this show you learn more than when to feed plants, but how and the right foods the keep your yard natural, safe and organic. You'll be a plant food pro after this week's show.
Feb 19, 2021
Feb 19, 2021
59 min
The entire landscape wakes up with vigor in early spring. Your plants are happy with a little All Purpose Plant Food, but so are the vermin that have hibernating all winter. In this cast we cover how to identify gophers, vole, mice, and porcupine damage and how to deal with each.
Feb 11, 2021
Feb 11, 2021
59 min
This week's show is all about fruit trees, the best mountain varieties to grow, and when to plant them, but there is so much more. You will also learn how to plant, what to feed each, and veer into grape and berry bushes. You will be a fruit tree pro after this week's show.
Feb 6, 2021
Feb 6, 2021
59 min
Winter landscapes can use a pick-me-up after the snow melts. This is the ideal time to add some winter evergreens to dress up you yard. Here is the tidy ten shrubs of winter that look equally good now as they do in summer. You will be a winter shrub pro after this weeks show.
Feb 5, 2021
Feb 5, 2021
59 min
Wildflowers are best started when the weather outside is still cold in late winter. In this show, you will know which wild seed is best, how simple it is to plant them, and how to keep the birds from eating your new patch of beauty. You will be a wildflower pro after this week's show:)
Jan 21, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
59 min
Neighbors breathing down your patio or glaring in the livingroom is not fun. After this weeks show you will know which plants grow into a living wall fast and when to plant them. You will be a privacy pro after this weeks show.
Jan 14, 2021
Jan 14, 2021
59 min
This show shares the showiest shrubs for mountain landscapes that outshine the rest. You will be a shrubbery pro after this weeks show.
Jan 7, 2021
Jan 7, 2021
59 min
Gardening all comes down to healthy plants growing in healthy soil. In this week's show, we share a secret recipe that makes garden plants grow. Winter is the season to revitalize your garden soil with Manures, Fruit & Vegetable Food, Soil Sulfur, and Humic. Let your enriched soil rest for a month and start planting. We go into detail, but you'll have to tune in. You will be a garden soil pro after this week's show.