In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 blooming shrubs of spring. Learn the blooming cycle of different plants like lilacs, forsythia, and redbuds, and how their bloom times can vary depending on factors like elevation and sun exposure.

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Moutain Gardener, shares why 62 years in the family business matters. Learn about all the resources and services offered by Watters, including a plant encyclopedia, knowledgable staff, local plant experts, and so much more that you won't find anywhere else.

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 garden shortcuts of spring that makes gardens better. Learn about pruning fruit trees, perennials, and grasses, cutting back old growth, pulling back mulch and debris and so much more!

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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss the top 10 perennial spring flowers that thrive for years. Learn all about lilacs, forsythia, spring-blooming trees, and perennials. Lisa highlights several standout perennials like Dianthus, Spanish lavenders, and salvia that offer continuous blooms, are animal-resistant, and thrive in the local climate. 

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, covers the March companion plants and takes a look at the Fanciful Forsythia. Learn about this plant, Mountain Heath, Redbud, and more in this informative episode.

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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explore the top 10 hedge plants for privacy. Are you looking for a good hedge that will give you some privacy? Maybe you have a close neighbor or you live near a busy street. Silverberry is a popular plant, so is nandina. What else could you plant? Listen in to learn what the top 10 hedge plants for privacy are.

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares why roses and hedges are best pruned in March. Learn how to work with the local climate and environment rather than against it and how to care for those roses. Also, take a look at the importance of fertilizing plants after pruning to help them recover and grow back stronger.

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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener explores the English and Itoh Peony varieties. Which one is better to put in your garden? What is the difference between the two?

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In this episode, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener chats about healthy evergreens for a brighter landscape. How can you keep your evergreens healthy in the face of infestation? What types of pests can attack your evergreens?

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In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss spring poppies and their spring blooming companions. Spring is here and it's time to get those spring flowers into your garden. Poppies are perfect along with snapdragon, gardenia, and lilac. Why are these plants great together in your garden?

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