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
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.
Jan 1, 2021
Jan 1, 2021
59 min
Pruning technicals, we go deep into garden pruning, what to prune, when and how to avoid mistakes in the gardens this winter. You are going to be a garden pro after this weeks show.
Dec 25, 2020
Dec 25, 2020
56 min
Plants are easy to grow inside, but you'll have the top 10 favorites grown by beginners to the very best gardeners. You will have a list of new impossible to kill houseplants by the end. You will be a houseplant pro after this week's show.
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
56 min
Winter is a time that slows in the gardens, but not entirely. This show we cover 11 garden tips that should be watched closely for a better season ahead. You will be a garden pro after this weeks show.
Dec 10, 2020
Dec 10, 2020
56 min
This show is for those with mischievous kittens, teething puppies, and kids that like playing, chewing, and digging up your houseplants. Many houseplants are downright poisonous when consumed, but after this week's show, you will have a list of the top houseplants that are perfectly safe in any environment and how to grow them. You will be a safety houseplant pro, after this week's show.
Dec 4, 2020
Dec 4, 2020
56 min
Living Christmas trees are evergreens that still have their roots and planted in the landscape after the holiday festivities end, growing for years to come. This week's cast we share the top three trees used in the home as a holiday tree, then planted outdoors. We also cover exactly how to plant a tree in the landscape and how to water through winter. You will be an evergreen pro after this week's show.
Nov 27, 2020
Nov 27, 2020
58 min
Some evergreen trees just say 'Christmas Tree', but not all can be planted in your landscape. In this show, we give you the list of best evergreen trees that will provide years of enjoyment. Your holiday decorating will never be the same after this week's show.
Nov 25, 2020
Nov 25, 2020
58 min
Tropical succulents are very trendy and so easy to grow. After this week's show you will be an expert and how, where, and when to grow these desert plants inside your home. You will be a succulent pro after this week's show.
Nov 13, 2020
Nov 13, 2020
58 min
Rabbit and Deer put tremendous pressure on the plants in the landscape. This is especially true if your home interfaces directly with wildlands, but there is hope. Animals don't care for the taste, texture or smell of certain plants. After this weeks show you will have design ideas for a stunning home with a list of plants that are utterly detestable to the mammals roaming around the yard.
Nov 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020
55 min
As the first frost ends the summer garden of tomatoes, peppers, and squash, the cool season winter vegetables take over. These cool-season vegetables and herbs taste better with frost and light snow. You can have fresh-picked broccoli for the Thanksgiving feast, or a fresh salad of lettuce, spinach, and kale at the Christmas dinner. After this week's show, you'll be a winter vegetable growing pro.
Oct 30, 2020
Oct 30, 2020
58 min
Autumn is the time to shine for Deciduous trees. In this show we cover the best mountain trees that shine brighter in the landscape, that can be planted in fall. Each can be seen at www.Top10Plants.com
Oct 22, 2020
Oct 22, 2020
58 min
Fall is such a good time to plant in the gardens, but we see our first frost it is possible to make mistakes. So many plants prefer being planting now, but now all. After this week's show, you will know positively what is right and what smells so of manure in the Autumn gardens. You will be an Autumn pro after this weeks show from Top10Plant.com
Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
58 min
What's the difference between Plant Food, Fertilizer, and Manure?? After this week's show, you will be a plant food expert for bright, fragrant gardens. You will be a plant food pro after this week's show.
Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
58 min
Autumn is an ideal time to start new herbs for inside use. This is also the time to clean up and bring your outdoor plants in for before the first frost of winter. This week's show we share the best herbs to start indoors and how to bring your outdoor plants in for the winter. You will be an herbal pro after this week's show.