Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

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Plants for the Lunchtime Special

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 04:09

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about plants for the lunchtime special. Hear about the "Sip and Shop" event success and the positive feedback received. The event featured specialty plants like pitcher plants and rare monsteras, which were exclusive to attendees. Listen in to learn about upcoming events and gardening classes that Watters Garden Center is hosting.

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Fast Growing Groundcovers for Hills and Rock Lawns

Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Duration 10:07

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener of Prescott, discusses fast-growing groundcovers for hills and rock lawns. It is important to understand the soil type you have in your yard for irrigation purposes. An inch of rain can penetrate varying depths depending on whether the soil is heavy clay (4 inches) or sandy/granite (6-7 inches). Even significant rainfall can fail to meet plants' full watering needs. Lain shifts into fast-growing ground covers for erosion control and landscape beautification. Listen in the learn all about ground covers and soil type.

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Slim Sentinels: The Elegance of Narrow Trees

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Duration 09:43

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about those Slim Sentinels and the elegance of narrow trees. Listen in as they focus on specialized plants for unique garden needs. There are some amazing tall, slender trees that work for tight spaces, property lines, or to provide height without significant width. Learn about the sweet gum and spirit oak for their deciduous fall color, as well as evergreen options like the blue arrow juniper and columnar blue spruce.

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What to Do When Plants Die in the Garden

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 06:25

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares what to do when plants die in the garden. Do you have a persistent problem with plants dying in a specific garden spot despite efforts like replacing soil and clearing roots? You might find the real culprit when digging into the soil: numerous white grubs. Grubs, which are the larval stage of beetles, devour plant roots, leading to the plants' sudden collapse. Should you abandon planting in that trouble spot? How can you eradicate the grubs? Listen in to find out.

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Shady Shrubs for Shady Gardens

Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 09:17

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss shady shrubs for shady gardens. There are great evergreen shrubs for shady garden corners, including holly, spreading yew, daphne, gardenia, hydrangea, and hostas, just to name a few. They also dive into topics like how to help a gopher-damaged maple tree and using gypsum for new plantings.

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Javelina to Hornworms: Your Guide to a Pest Free Garden

Sunday, August 3, 2025 • Duration 09:41

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares a guide to a pest-free garden. In this segment, learn about pest management, specifically addressing an aphid infestation on his watermelons and cucumbers, as well as whiteflies on a sage plant. He covers his strategy to protect his plants. Listen in to see how a gardening expert protects his plants.

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You May Have Purchased the Wrong Plant

Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 04:22

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why you may have purchased the wrong plant. Is your plant dying? Do you struggle with keeping plants alive? There is a possibility that the plant you are trying to grow is the wrong plant for the environment. Lack of knowledge and impulse purchases can result in the wrong plant in the wrong place. How can you ensure you are getting the best plants for your spaces? Visit Watters Garden Center, where they will take the time to learn about where you want plants and direct you to the perfect plant for your space.

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Plants Impossible to Kill Even if You Try

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Duration 09:35

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about plants that are impossible to kill. Listen in for a practical guide for novice gardeners or those who struggle to keep plants alive. There is a plant selection that you can add to your garden that are low-maintenance and robust like Silver Lace Vine, Prescott Blaze Maple, and various cacti and yuccas. What other varieties can you plant that are tough enough to survive? Listen in the find out.

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Impossible to Kill Perennials New for the Gardens

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 09:44

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center chat about impossible-to-kill perennials that are new to the gardens. Summer is here, and despite what you may think, you can still plant in your garden. The current conditions are perfect for heat-tolerant and drought-hardy perennials that thrive in this weather. Check out some new and improved perennial varieties like dwarf Catmint, compact Black-Eyed Susans, smaller Red-Hot Pokers, vibrant Coneflowers, and unique Sedums that are perfect for your garden.

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What are Black Bumblebees Doing on My Hibiscus?

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 05:37

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, describes an encounter with a black bumblebee while setting up a garden display featuring hibiscus plants on antique cars. These unique insects, also known as cutter bees, are distinguished by their solid black appearance and their habit of creating perfectly round, dime-shaped holes in the leaves of plants. Despite their "cutting" behavior, cutter bees are docile and gentle pollinators, crucial for the health of flowers and vegetables.

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