

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 20, 2019
Aug 20, 2019
58 min
Some shrubs are easier to grow than others and after this weeks show you have a list of the easiest to grow shrubs for your own backyard. Once established these plants require virtually no care and even less water. You are going to be a backyard pro after this weeks show.

Aug 14, 2019
Aug 14, 2019
58 min
Summer is the peak of the growing season for plants, but insects also grow fast. Here are the top 5 insects that cause problems in the summer garden and how to deal with each. You will be an entomologist pro after this weeks show.

Aug 8, 2019
Aug 8, 2019
58 min
Now through the end of the year is when decorative grasses outshine other plants in the landscape. The mountains are famous for big, bold grasses that are easy to care for and come back every year. You will be an ornamental grass pro after this weeks show.

Aug 1, 2019
Aug 1, 2019
58 min
Summer Monsoon rains make this the ideal season to be outdoors and to plant a new privacy screen. In this cast we cover the plants, spacing and how to get the most privacy for your yard that is fas less expensive than a cedar fence. You will be a privacy pro after this weeks show.

Jul 22, 2019
Jul 22, 2019
58 min
Some plants just don't like the sun, especially the Arizona sun, but with this unique list of shade-loving plants, your gardens are going to be more beautiful than ever this year.

Jul 19, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
58 min
There are an entire series of garden plants that love the heat of summer and wait to bloom until their soil temperature is truly warm. You will be a summer-blooming pro after this weeks show and all the tips and tricks that allow for a spectacular summer landscape this year.

Jul 11, 2019
Jul 11, 2019
58 min
Don't settle for a flower that blooms once and then done, force them to bloom again and again this year. We go deep into the mindset of flowers and that they really want from their gardener. You can have more flower, more fragrance and more roses this season, but you will have to tune in.

Jul 5, 2019
Jul 5, 2019
58 min
Summer can be hard on spring blooming plants with many hibernation, if not dying as the summer heat arrives. In this show we cover the bloomers that love the heat, in fact, they thrive in easy to garden waves of color not through the start of winter.

Jun 26, 2019
Jun 26, 2019
58 min
Summer is the season to grow better shade trees. This show we cover the best mountain trees for shade, from smaller trees for patios to the big maples, elms, aspen and ash. Special care is give on the best planting techniques for a fast growing tree, but you will have to tune in.

Jun 24, 2019
Jun 24, 2019
30 sec
Feed the entire yard with this dynamic duo for a truly amazing yard this summer. Apply ASAP before the monsoon rains arrive in July for best results.

Jun 20, 2019
Jun 20, 2019
58 min
This week we share the best garden practice for sweeter berries, larger grape clusters and more fruits from your trees. The topic is covered so deep we even share summer pruning ideas that keep your fruits manageable in the smallest yards.

Jun 14, 2019
Jun 14, 2019
58 min
June is a transition month from spring to summer garden bloomers. There is an entire group of plants that have been waiting for the summer heat before they take off with new growth and even more stunning summer blooms. There are lots of secret garden tips in this episode but you'll have to tune in for these insider tips.

Jun 7, 2019
Jun 7, 2019
58 min
June is the best month to buy and plant perennial flowers, those that come back for years to come. This is the season when the garden center introduces the newest introductions and hardiest mountain varieties, and all come into bloom in the month of June. You will be a blooming pro after this weeks show.

Jun 1, 2019
Jun 1, 2019
59 min
June is a month of transition from spring blooming shrub to sizzling summer shrubs. With the summer blooming tips, your landscape will bloom in a riot of gorgeous colors. You will be a summer blooming pro after this weeks show.

May 25, 2019
May 25, 2019
58 min
Monarch, Swallowtail and Painted Lady butterflies abound this spring and super easy to draw into your gardens. With just a few of these tips and tricks you will be a butterfly pro after this weeks show.