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
Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
58 min
With just a few of these garden tips, your gardens will thrive through the end of the year. This week we have the top 30 tips it takes to have a stunning summer garden.
You'll be a summer garden pro after this weeks show.
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
58 min
June is the best month to shop for perennial flowers because they are all in bloom. This podcast you will have a list of the top 11 perennial flowers that prefer summer planting and provide color and fragrance through the rest of the year. You will be a perennial blooming pro after this week's show.
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
58 min
The best mountain color starts to show off as the summer heats up. Hibiscus, crape myrtles, rose of Sharon and so many more. If your yard is bland through the summer heat than this podcast is for you. You will be a summer-blooming pro after this week's show.
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
58 min
Gardening in containers is just easier, but there are mistakes that need to be avoided at all costs. In this week's show we cover the top 10 blunders and how to avoid them for stunning containers. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
58 min
2020 offers really exciting rose new for the garden. In this show, we cover this year's winners and the different types of rose bushes and which easiest to grow for sure blooms every time. You are going to be a Rose Blooming Pro after this week's show.
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
58 min
In this cast we go deep into caring for your vegetable gardens, and herbs in raised beds and containers. As seedlings start our they need a little more TLC, and after this show, you will be the expert in your neighborhood.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
58 min
With these tips and tricks, the harvest in your backyard will be at record levels. Not only will you have more vegetables from the gardens, but they will also be larger and sweeter.
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
58 min
Not all perennial flowers are created equal when planted in mountain gardens. In this show, you'll learn not only the toughest repeat bloomers but those that are javelina, deer, and rabbit proof. You will be a blooming perennial pro after this week's show.
Apr 24, 2020
Apr 24, 2020
1hr 34 sec
After this podcast you will have the top list of trees that grow in the tighter spaces in the yards. Each has pretty blooms in spring, cool shade in summer, with bright fall colors, and each no larger than 20' tall. That is short in tree terms. You are going to be a tiny tree pro after this weeks show.
Apr 17, 2020
Apr 17, 2020
59 min
There are secrets to growing better vegetables and sweeter herbs. This week's insider tips will help you grow more food in the garden this spring. You are going to be an edible pro after this week's show.
Apr 10, 2020
Apr 10, 2020
59 min
This class is Gardening 101 for everyone hoping to turn a brown thumb green. Learn all the mountain secrets to local garden success: from soil preparation and planting, to watering and fertilizing. This is an information-packed class guaranteed to increase garden blooms and fruit this spring. You’ll know exactly what to do this year to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood!
Apr 3, 2020
Apr 3, 2020
58 min
New plant introductions arrive at the garden center each spring. This week we show off the trendy new bloomers you will find at the garden center this spring. You are going to be a blooming pro after this weeks show.
Mar 27, 2020
Mar 27, 2020
58 min
You will all the details for growing the best fruit harvest in the backyard. We cover varieties, sizes, even how old a tree should be before planting in the yard. You are doing to be a fruit tree pro after this weeks show.
Mar 18, 2020
Mar 18, 2020
58 min
You will have the top 8 blooming shrubs ready to add fragrance and color into the yard. We also cover how to maximize each of their beauty as they mature in the landscape. You are going to love your yard again. You'll be a blooming pro after this week's show.
Mar 12, 2020
Mar 12, 2020
58 min
Learn to plant a tree or shrub with mountain success. It's more than chucking a new plant into the ground, but with these 3 easy steps, you will be a planting expert. You will be a planting pro after this week's show.