

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 17, 2018
Mar 17, 2018
57 min
With these 9 insider tips to local gardens, we simplify the entire year. We cover foods, planting, pruning, trees, lawns and more. You will be a landscape pro after this weeks show . . .at least for the month of March:)

Mar 10, 2018
Mar 10, 2018
56 min
In this episode, we share all the inside tips for growing edible plants as landscape accents right in the yard. Far more than garden plots, these plant ideas can be used even at the highest mountain elevation. Eat your yard with edible plants used throughout the landscape.

Mar 3, 2018
Mar 3, 2018
56 min
Feeding the landscape in spring is one of the most important of the year. It can be confusing, but not after this podcast. You'll learn the benefits of organic foods of chemicals like Scotts Turf Builder. Benefits of Granular food over liquids like Miracle-Gro and more. You'll be a plant food pro after this weeks show.

Feb 24, 2018
Feb 24, 2018
56 min
Not any fruit tree will grow at high elevation, but that is no worry. You are going to be a fruit tree pro after this weeks show

Feb 19, 2018
Feb 19, 2018
1 min
Communities affected are Prescott, Highland Pines, Groom Creek, Paulden, Ashfork, Williams and Munds Park.
Protect your gardens by hydrating container plants to keep the naturally occurring antifreeze active within each plant. Water by hand if needed including trees and shrubs newly planted in the landscape since last autumn.
Set all hanging plants down on the ground. Bring simi-hardy plants next to the house and cover with a towel, sheet or blanket during the evening hours only. This also includes newly planted cold season pansies, viola, snapdragons, and vegetables like kale & spinach.
As the storm passes, it's the perfect time to feed the entire yard with Watters 7-4-4 All Purpose Food, and spread Weed & Grass preventer to eliminate this springs weeds.
From the entire staff here at Watters Garden Center - Good luck tonight to all our local garden friends.
Highlighted communities are Prescott, Highland Pines, Groom Creek, Paulden, Ashfork, Williams and Munds Park.
Protect your gardens by hydrating container plants to keep the naturally occurring antifreeze active within each plant. Water by hand if needed including trees and shrubs newly planted in the landscape since last autumn.
Set all hanging plants down on the ground. Bring simi-hardy plants next to the house and cover with a towel, sheet or blanket during the evening hours only. This also includes newly planted cold season pansies, viola, snapdragons, and vegetables like kale & spinach.
As this storm passes, it's the perfect time to feed the entire yard with Watters 7-4-4 All Purpose Food, and spread Weed & Grass preventer to eliminate this springs weeds.
From the entire staff here at Watters Garden Center - Good luck tonight to all our local garden friends.

Feb 17, 2018
Feb 17, 2018
56 min
Any fruit tree will grow in the mountains of Arizona, but few will actually fruit. We go deep into all things fruiting with this episode. You will be a fruit tree pro after this weeks show.

Feb 10, 2018
Feb 10, 2018
56 min
Gardening at higher elevation is different than other parts of the country. This cast we cover the plants and how to avoid mistakes, the soil and planting the perfect plant and roses. The newest roses are now available at Watters Garden Center and how to plant each variety. You'll be a garden pro, after this weeks show.

Feb 3, 2018
Feb 3, 2018
57 min
This cast we go deep into the wild meadow, flowers and how to create a stunning landscape with wildflowers. From seed to soil and everything in between. You will be a wildflower pro after this week show.

Jan 27, 2018
Jan 27, 2018
56 min
This show we cover the insider tips on gardening better in the mountain of Arizona. You'll be an expert on frost dates, soil pH, sun, wind and exactly how to plant a trees, shrub or vine. You'll be a garden pro after this weeks show.

Jan 20, 2018
Jan 20, 2018
56 min
We solve the number one question asked here at Watters Garden Center, 'What's the difference between an annual and a perennial flower'? Plus, we share how to care for both from pruning, soils and seeding each. You'll be a flower pro after this week show.

Jan 13, 2018
Jan 13, 2018
56 min
This cast we cover winter pruning, and what NOT to prune now. Seed varieties to start now and why, types of soil best to start seedlings, houseplants and more. You'll be a garden pro after this weeks show.

Jan 6, 2018
Jan 6, 2018
56 min
January marks the start of the New Year and the start of the pruning season, but your landscape needs more. This cast we cover water, food, pruning and some winter color that looks good in the yard even in mid-winter. You are going to be a January garden pro after this week's podcast.

Dec 30, 2017
Dec 30, 2017
56 min
This show we cover all the details to better pruning. The start of the New Year begins pruning season, but not for everything. Pruning blunders are no more after this weeks show. You'll be a pruning pro, but you'll have to tune in.

Dec 23, 2017
Dec 23, 2017
56 min
This cast we cover all the details for growing better wildflowers. It's all about timing the season and using the right seed, with a few insider tips thrown for flowers that thrive. You'll be a wildflower pro after this weeks show.

Dec 16, 2017
Dec 16, 2017
58 min
This cast you will have all the details to grow wildflowers from when to seed and exactly how. Winter is the time to put you wildflowers seed down, and you'll be a blooming pro after this weeks show.