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We go deep into what makes native so tough and why you want some in your own yard. More than just cactus, and agave, we cover mountain hardy evergreen pine and fir to the javelina proof perennials. You'll be a native plant pro after this weeks show.
Not all shrubs are created equal when it comes to spring flowers. This podcast we go deep into the mountain spring shrubs that announce spring, plus a whole lot more. You'll be a landscape pro after this weeks show.
Herbs gardens are easier to grow than other parts of the country. Lavender and rosemary, to thyme and basil all, grow better at the higher elevation and the intense mountain sunshine. Plus, in the dryer climates of northern Arizona, there are few disease issue that humid climate has. Spring is the ideal time to plant herbs. You will be an herbal pro after this weeks show.
Trees announce the arrival of spring, but not all are created equal. In this cast we have the best trees for spring color, how to plant, water and care for your trees to get the most out of them. You will be a blooming pro after this weeks show.
This cast we cover all the details of how to plant and grow a fast screen of plants in your yard. We go deep into plant foods and what to use and why. How to kill Pinyon pine scale that eat and kill your privacy. You'll be a plant screening pro after this weeks show.
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:)
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.
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.
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
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.
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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:
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.