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
May 18, 2019
May 18, 2019
58 min
As we transition to the warmer growing season the best of the landscape blooming shrubs show off in the gardens. We cover the best mountain hardy shrubs with the tips to get more color out of your landscape this season. You'll be a summer blooming pro after this weeks show.
May 11, 2019
May 11, 2019
58 min
As we transition from the spring blooming gardens to the summer heat lovers there are a few secrets that up your garden game. Learn the best varieties, soils, foods and more for stunning flowers that bloom non-stop from now through the autumn. You will be a blooming pro after this weeks show.
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
58 min
Roses are explained in depth, including this years 'Best of the Best' rose winners. Your garden is going to be more fragrant that every this years and Watters Garden Center can help them grow.
Apr 27, 2019
Apr 27, 2019
59 min
Tremendous benefits are had by planting native bloomers in the gardens. The secret is all in the correct soil preparations for these choice specimen. Low, low care, low maintenance, and even lower water usages can all be yours after this show, but you'll have to tune in.
Apr 20, 2019
Apr 20, 2019
58 min
We cover the details for not just better tasting produce this season, but more of it. From foods and supplements to the varieties known to produce, you will be a vegetable garden pro after this weeks show.
Apr 13, 2019
Apr 13, 2019
58 min
Savory herbs picked fresh from the gardens have more zing, and so easy to grow in the mountains. Mammals like deer, rabbits, and Javelina all find herbs detestable. We cover lavender, rosemary, oregano, thyme, mint and more in this episode.
Apr 6, 2019
Apr 6, 2019
58 min
Soil in the landscape can wash away, slump and erode after a downpouring rain, but plants can solve all your garden problems. This how we cover the plants, how to irrigate and planting techniques that really work to hold the soil in place. You have more options than just vines, the go deep into shrubs that cover a 10X10 space per plant and more. You will be an erosion control pro after this weeks show.
Mar 30, 2019
Mar 30, 2019
59 min
There is a trick to really nice gardens in containers or raised beds. If you've struggled with plants in pots, or just want to increase your garden beauty then this show is for you. This and a lot more timely garden tips are packed into this week's show.
Mar 23, 2019
Mar 23, 2019
59 min
Blooming Trees are truly famous for their spring flowers. This week you will learn the ideal time to plant a blooming tree, the difference between fruit trees and ornamental trees, evergreens and so much more. You will be a garden pro after this weeks show.
Mar 16, 2019
Mar 16, 2019
59 min
Spring begins this week and with it, all the new plant colors, sizes and varieties the will make your heart go pitter-patter. The spring planting season is upon us with some exciting new plants never seen before. You will feel like a garden insider after this weeks show.
Mar 9, 2019
Mar 9, 2019
59 min
Plant food is one of the most misunderstood and misguided subjects in the garden, but not after this weeks show. We cover all the basics and then go deeper with the explanations of why. Your gardens will be beautiful this spring after this week's show.
Mar 6, 2019
Mar 6, 2019
58 min
The gardener within is awakened as Spring erupts into bloom. There is some key garden task that jumpstart the gardens that ensure success without all the work. You will be a garden pro after this weeks show.
Feb 23, 2019
Feb 23, 2019
57 min
The week we go deep into lilacs, the varieties and which are most fragrant. Your best selection and ideal planting season is now, and you'll be a lilac pro after this weeks show.
Feb 16, 2019
Feb 16, 2019
57 min
This week we feature the newest collection of succulents and cactus along with how to best grow them both inside and out.
Feb 9, 2019
Feb 9, 2019
59 min
If you let these pests gain a foothold in the garden, they’re nearly impossible to clear out. Gophers, rabbits, deer, javelina, and packrats can wreak havoc on our gardens and destroy all our hard work in mere seconds. Learn all the secrets to keeping these bothersome beasts at bay using both natural and man-made methods, and which plants are less appealing to their appetites. You will be a garden pro after this weeks show.