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The Best Cacti Picks for Summer Gardens

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best cacti picks for summer gardens. Cacti and desert plants can add dramatic texture, color, and character to any low-water landscape. Ken and Lisa share standout cactus varieties that thrive in the Southwest while creating bold visual interest in the garden. Tune in to hear what new arrivals cactus lovers can expect to see soon at Watters Garden Center! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Summer Tree Care and Hidden Lawn Pests

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss summer tree care and hidden lawn pests. Learn how proper watering affects peach tree growth and what to watch for when trees begin showing signs of stress. They'll also cover how to check for damaging grubs beneath your lawn and what gardeners can do when grasshoppers begin taking over. If your yard isn’t looking as healthy as it should this season, this conversation may help uncover why. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

The Ultimate Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center share how to achieve the ultimate butterfly and hummingbird garden. Hear about some of the best blooming plants for attracting pollinators throughout the gardening season. From hardy native favorites to vibrant flowering perennials, these plants provide both beauty and a reliable food source for welcome garden visitors. Tune in if you have been wanting a yard filled with color, blooms, and nonstop activity! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Why Your Tomatoes Aren’t Producing

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott offer an explanation of why your tomatoes aren't producing. They'll share tomato-growing techniques that can lead to healthier plants, stronger growth, and better production throughout the season. They also tackle common rose issues gardeners notice this time of year. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or both, tune in for practical tips here that every gardener can use. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]

Perennial Flowers for Nonstop Blooms

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share perennial flowers for nonstop blooms. Perennials bring lasting beauty to the garden, returning year after year with fresh color and texture. They also cover a few eye-catching varieties that thrive locally and add long-lasting appeal to flower beds and containers alike. If you’re looking for plants that offer reliable color with less replanting each season, this conversation is worth listening to. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/ [https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/] Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ [https://facebook.com/CAST11AZ] Follow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/ [https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/]