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
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.
Mar 5, 2020
Mar 5, 2020
59 min
We have the top 7 evergreen trees in this week's show and how to plant and care for each. Spring is the ideal time to add a vibrant new evergreen into the yard and you'll all the insider tips to do it right. You'll be an evergreen pro after this week's show.
Feb 28, 2020
Feb 28, 2020
58 min
After this week's podcast you will have the easy 9 things you can do in the yard that will beautify your gardens and make them easier to work with. You'll be a garden pro after this week's show.
Feb 20, 2020
Feb 20, 2020
58 min
Break out the pen and papers because you will have a list of 9 hardy evergreens that thrive in the landscape in winter and promptly bloom in spring. You will be a blooming evergreen pro after this week's show.
Feb 12, 2020
Feb 12, 2020
58 min
New to Arizona or just new to gardening? 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!
Feb 7, 2020
Feb 7, 2020
58 min
Fruit trees need to be hardier when growing at higher elevations. Pruning, foods and the exact varieties are all covered with detail in this week's show.
You will be a fruit tree pro after this week's show.
Link to this week's Free Fruit Tree Book by Ken Lain
Feb 1, 2020
Feb 1, 2020
58 min
Gardeners know your soil is the secret to success when growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs. In this podcast, you'll have this secret recipe to growing great gardens this spring. You will be a garden pro after this weeks show.
Jan 23, 2020
Jan 23, 2020
58 min
We cover the genius uses for both eggshells and coffee grounds in the garden with this week's show. Lost in-store from pruning, to soil prep and more. You will be a garden pro after this week's show.
Jan 14, 2020
Jan 14, 2020
58 min
Not all shrubs are created equal when gardening in the mountains. In this week's show we cover the Best-of-the-Best when it comes to shrubs in your landscape.
You will be shrubbery pro after this week's show.
Jan 9, 2020
Jan 9, 2020
58 min
Home feels empty after the holiday festivities are packed away. Houseplants are the perfect home addition that brings life back to your space. This show we cover the easiest to grow houseplants for home or office. You will be a houseplant pro after this weeks show.
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 1, 2020
58 min
This week's episode we go deep into all things pruning. From perennial flowers to shrubs and trees, you will be a pruning pro after this week's show.
Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
58 min
The indoor warmth is the perfect growing environment for your houseplants, but indoor insects also thrive. In this week's podcast we cover the top pest to watch for that cause serious damage to your indoor plants. You'll be a houseplant pro after this week's show.
Dec 20, 2019
Dec 20, 2019
58 min
This cast is packed full of garden advice right for winter planting, but we start with the evergreen trees that look their best through the holidays. You will be an winter planting pro after this weeks show.
Dec 13, 2019
Dec 13, 2019
59 min
There is a way to plant a tree or shrub the dramatically increases your success. No matter the season, this recommended technique allows a new evergreen, shade tree or vine to thrive in your landscape, but there are no shortcuts. You will be a pro after this weeks show.
Dec 5, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
58 min
You'll have the insiders tips to this year fresh-cut Christmas trees and how to choose the freshest tree one lot and keep it fresh until the celebrations are over. You will be a Christmas tree pro after this week's show. Also, special interview with the Shriner Children's Hospital and a toy drive going on for this year's hospitalized kids in need.