Mountain Gardener with Ken & Lisa

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By: Ken Lain

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🏡 Newest Trees for Stunning Landscapes and How to Plant Them
#1353
Yesterday at 4:45 PM

Watters’ growers are always coming up with new and exciting trees that provide shade, beauty, and fruit Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the newest trees for your landscape and how to plant and care for them!

 

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🌳The Most Amazing Shrubs of Early Spring
#1352
Last Wednesday at 4:45 PM

Some of the most spectacular plants you can put in your landscape are shrubs! They come in all sizes, and many offer up blooms that will take your breath away. The rest of the year, their evergreen habit adds texture and beauty to your property. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best shrubs for Spring beauty and how to plant and care for them.  

 

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🌺 Q&A: Cool Flowers for Ugly Containers
#1351
Last Tuesday at 4:45 PM

Winter is on the way out, and it’s time to think about putting out some color. We can still have some harsh weather for the next couple of months, so what flowers will thrive in containers from now until May? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share some of the most colorful and hardy flowers to place in containers now! Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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🌼 How to Tell When Spring Arrives
#1350
Last Monday at 4:45 PM

Spring is on the way, and most gardeners are eager to get out into the dirt! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can know when Spring is really here, and when it’s safe to start planting!

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 7 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
#1349
Last Sunday at 4:45 PM

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.

Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!

Included in This Week’s Show:

 

🌺 How to Protect Spring Growth on Peonies

🍑 Q&A Space to Thrive: Guidelines for Planting Fruit Trees

🌿 Mastering the Green Carpet: A Guide to Growing Calgary Carpet Juniper

🌹 Bloo...


🧑‍🌾 TikTok Gardening Goes Viral at Watters Garden Center
#1348
Last Saturday at 4:45 PM

The general consensus is that it is hard to find good staff these days. That’s not the case for Watters Garden Center! We work to create a great work environment and a family atmosphere, and we look for people that are “Hungry, Humble and Smart!” That means you want to work, you can take instruction, and you enjoy people, you are “people smart.” If you have these qualities and you want to work in a great place, apply today!

 

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Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Flowers That Can Thrive When Planted in Late Winter
#1342
02/20/2026

Usually about this time of year, winter weary gardeners are craving a bit of color in the landscape! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares a number of bright flowers that will thrive and add some bright beauty to your late winter garden!


🍎 Unlocking Nature’s Bounty: Grow Perfect Fruit Trees
#1347
02/20/2026

Would you love to enjoy the beauty and bounty of your own fruit trees? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares tips for growing perfect fruit trees in the unique climate of the Central Highlands.  

 

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🌹 Blooms Ahead! Unleash the Beauty of Spring-Planted Fiber Pot Roses
#1346
02/19/2026

Fiber pot roses are bare-root roses planted in biodegradable, cardboard-like containers designed to be planted directly into the ground, eliminating plastic waste and reducing transplant shock. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share how these roses can be planted to thrive with ease!

 

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🌿Mastering the Green Carpet: A Guide to Growing Calgary Carpet Juniper
#1345
02/18/2026

Calgary Carpet Juniper is an interesting, hardy addition to landscape, with a unique growing habit. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to best plant and grow this ground covering juniper.

 

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🍑 Q&A Space to Thrive: Guidelines for Planting Fruit Trees
#1344
02/17/2026

 

Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands, and late winter/early spring is the best time to plant many of them. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share the best guidelines to plant your fruit trees to give them the best start. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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🌺 How to Protect Spring Growth on Peonies
#1343
02/16/2026

Spring is on the way, and your Peonies are putting out buds. But in the Central Highlands, we can expect the unexpected in Spring weather. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what to do to protect that fragile growth so your Peonies will thrive and bloom abundantly this Spring.

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Follower Behind the Scene Bonus: Best Fruit Trees for the Central Highlands
#1341
02/15/2026

If you're new to the area or you would like to add a new fruit tree or two to your landscape, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain has the inside information on which trees will not only be beautiful but will bear abundant fruit! 


🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 6 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
#1340
02/15/2026

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.

Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!

Included in This Week’s Show:

 

🍎 The Difference Between Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf, and Standard Fruit Trees

🌳 Q & A: Are Newly Planted Fruit Trees in Danger from Winter Snows?

🪴Companion Plants Best Planted in February

🌺 Hellebor...


🍎 Next Steps after Pruning Fruit Trees
#1339
02/14/2026

You’ve pruned your fruit trees, now what? Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what to do after you prune your fruit trees to keep them healthy and ready them for an abundant fruiting season!

 

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🌿 Spring Garden Tips for Newcomers
#1338
02/13/2026

It’s time to get ready for spring! The Central Highlands are a wonderful place to garden. A huge variety of plants can be successfully grown here, but you need to know how to navigate the unique climate and soil conditions. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some garden tips focused on this area to give you a great start in your new home!

 

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🌺 Hellebore: February Plant of the Month
#1337
02/12/2026

Hellebore, or Lenten Rose, is a stunning, hardy flower sure to brighten your garden. Hellebores, will add vibrant color to your landscape while other plants are still dormant. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share how to plant and care for these versatile garden beauties.

 

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🪴Companion Plants Best Planted in February
#1336
02/12/2026

 

If you’re eager for spring in the garden, you can start now! Master Gardener Ken Lain shares the best companion plants, shrubs and trees that can be planted now and that will beautify your garden for a long time to come!

 

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🌳 Q & A: Are Newly Planted Fruit Trees in Danger from Winter Snows?
#1335
02/10/2026

Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands, and late winter/early spring is the best time to plant many of them. Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what trees can be planted even when freezing temperatures and snow threatens, and how to protect them. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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🍎 The Difference Between Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf, and Standard Fruit Trees
#1334
02/09/2026

Planting the right size fruit tree can be the difference between years of success or a headach in your landscape. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares the difference between dwarf, semi-dwarf and standard fruit trees, and which are best for varied landscapes.  

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 5 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
#1333
02/08/2026

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.

Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!

Included in This Week’s Show:

 

🪾 How to Prepare Garden for Spring Planting

🍑 Q & A Peaches - does it take more than one to fruit?

🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure

❤️ Gifts Any Garden...


💘 Online Exclusive: New Valentine Gifts for Gardeners
#1332
02/07/2026

If your sweetheart is a gardener or houseplant lover, your Valentine shopping is easy! But this year, the Garden Center has another great option for Valentines! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares new online exclusive garden jewelry gifts for your sweetheart.

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🌲 Tree Care and the Best New Plants for Spring
#1331
02/06/2026

Your trees are getting ready for spring! Even though you may not see it, a lot is going on behind the scenes! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you need to do so your trees will awaken this spring healthy and ready to put on new growth. He also shares some of the best new plants for spring!

 

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❤️ Gifts Any Garden Valentine Will Love
#1330
02/05/2026

Valentine gifts abound – but if you have a gardener in your life, the choices are varied and unique. Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share the many Valentine garden gifts that your valentine will be sure to love.

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🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure
#1329
02/04/2026

Ornamental grasses add a beautiful touch to your landscape, and they are well suited to the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can encourage these grasses to grow and bloom with Watters sterilized manure for a spectacular growing season.

 

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Q & A Peaches - does it take more than one to fruit?
#1328
02/03/2026

Some varieties of fruit trees grow and produce very well in the Central Highlands. For smaller yards, though, do you need to plant two of each variety to pollinate and produce fruit? Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what trees can produce with only one tree, and others that need two or more to pollinate. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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🌺 How to Prepare Garden for Spring Planting
#1327
02/02/2026

It might seem a bit early to think about preparing the garden for spring planting, but a few chores done now can be a big boost when growing season arrives! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do now in the garden to give yourself a big head start on a great gardening season!

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🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 4 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
#1325
02/01/2026

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.

Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!

Included in This Week’s Show:

 

🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting

🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin?

🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest

🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflow...


💘 Valentine Ideas for Gardeners
#1324
01/31/2026

If your sweetheart is a gardener or houseplant lover, your Valentine shopping is easy! Of course, you might not be able to stop! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares some plants and garden goodies that will make your Valentine swoon!

 

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🌼 Why January is the Month to Plant Wildflowers
#1323
01/30/2026

A patch of wildflowers will bring ever changing joy to your landscape all spring, summer and fall. It’s time to plant them now so they can prepare to bloom! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares wildflower wisdom, including how and where to plant seed for the best display this year.  

 

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🪴Houseplants for a Better Night’s Rest
#1322
01/29/2026

Houseplants are a great addition to beautify your home, but did you know some houseplants are best known for cleansing your indoor air? If you add these to your bedroom, you’ll give your sleep a boost of fresh air! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share which houseplants best  cleanse the air and add beauty to your home.

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🐮 How to Beautify Ornamental Grasses with Manure
#1321
01/28/2026

Ornamental grasses add a beautiful touch to your landscape, and they are well suited to the Central Highlands. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how you can encourage these grasses to grow and bloom with Watters sterilized manure for a spectacular growing season.

 

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🌱 When Can Spring Planting Begin?
#1320
01/27/2026

Baby it’s cold outside! But believe it or not, there are many trees, shrubs, winter crops and wildflower that can be planted now! Mountain Gardeners Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain share what plants and seeds you can put in now, and what plants you should wait to plant when it’s a bit warmer. Ken and Lisa will also answer other garden questions during this segment.

 

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🪾 How to Prepare Garden in January for Spring Planting
#1319
01/26/2026

It might seem a bit early to think about preparing the garden for spring planting, but a few chores done now can be a big boost when growing season arrives! Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares what you can do now in the garden to give yourself a big head start on a great gardening season!

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Follower Bonus! Behind the Scene: Shrubs to Prune Now!
#1326
01/26/2026

Some shrubs need pruning after they bloom in spring, but others thrive on a winter pruning! In this Follower Bonus, Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares which shrubs need pruning now, and which to prune later in spring! 


🎙️Welcome to Episode 26 – 3 of The Mountain Gardener Podcast with Ken and Lisa Lain!
#1318
01/25/2026

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!

Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you.

Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game!

Included in This Week’s Show:

 

🪾 What Happens When Plants are Dormant?

🌳 Q & A: Dealing With Plants That Block a View

🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January

🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring...


🌿 Online Exclusive: Distinctive Air Plants!
#1317
01/24/2026

Watters Garden Center has begun providing a number of premier plants, bulbs and more online. These can be shipped direct to your home. The most recent online exclusive is Air Plants. Mountain Gardener Ken Lain shares how to order, care for, and enjoy these incredibly easy, beautiful plants.

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🌲 Steps for Better DIY Landscapes
#1316
01/23/2026

A Do-It-Yourself landscape is possible and rewarding if you go about it the right way. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares steps to make your Do-It-Yourself garden and landscape projects thrive for years to come.

 

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🍎 Fun Fruit Trees for a Better Spring Harvest
#1315
01/22/2026

Many fruit trees grow and produce well in the Central Highlands! Mountain Gardeners Ken & Lisa Lain share new varieties of fruit trees, and how to grow and care for them in our unique climate.

 

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🌳 Winter Gem Boxwood: Combination Plant of January
#1314
01/21/2026

Boxwood is one of the most beautiful and varied shrubs for Arizona’s Central Highlands, and adds a unique touch to your landscape when paired with other plants and trees. Master Gardener Ken Lain shares how to plant and care for Boxwoods, and what other trees and shrubs are perfect partners for them in the landscape.

 

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