In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, explores how to care for garden topiary structures. Did you know that maintaining garden topiaries is surprisingly easy? They primarily require simple pruning of new growth as it emerges. Ken also talks about specific care tips for plant types, like pinching off soft candle growth on pines, and how the minimal upkeep makes topiaries less demanding than many other plants.

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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss the fast-growing shade trees as a Father's Day gift. In this segment, Lisa and Ken answer listener questions, including recommendations for fast-growing shade trees, and provide guidance on selecting plants for dry, shady spots. Finally, they address a common concern about peach trees dropping fruit.

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shared the top 10 plants that attract more butterflies into gardens. He also discusses the ideal planting season in Northern Arizona, emphasizing that soil temperature, not just frost dates, is the crucial factor triggering plant growth.

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses growing hardy gardenia for garden fragrance. Listen in to learn how best to care for your gardenia plants and how to coax the most fragrance out of your blooms.

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the bright blooming shrubs for your summer garden. There are some amazing bright blooming shrubs like the bluebeard, butterfly bush, and more. What other bright blooming shrubs should you consider for your summer garden? Listen in to find out.

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Ken and Lisa Lain talk today about the Top 10 Cactus & Desert Agave varieties that thrive in our mountain gardens. Many cactus and agave blooms also draw butterflies and hummingbirds. These spectacular cacti and agaves will make you the envy of your neighborhood as they thrive and bloom, and add texture to your landscape!

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Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, takes a look at container gardens and shares how much they should be watered. Listen in to learn how much you should water those containers and more tips on container garden care.

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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center answer your gardening questions with a focus on watering – our soil in the Central Highlands is varied and challenging, and how you water can be the difference in whether your trees and plants thrive or struggle! Additionally, learn about grubs, those hungry little white things that like to eat your aspens, and unfortunately, those grasshoppers are already out and hungry! Learn how to control those hungry critters this summer.

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