Holiday Evergreens That Hide the Neighbors

12/07/2023 Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Now is the time to plant privacy screens for maximum growth and seclusion in spring. Without strategically placed evergreens in the yard, it can feel as if prying eyes are looking right into your…

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HOW TO GROW POINSETTIAS

11/30/2023 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Next to a living Christmas tree, nothing says Christmas like poinsettias. Watters has dozens of colors ranging from traditional shades of red, pink, and white to burgundy, peach, striped, and freckled. They add a…

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Christmas Stories Behind Holiday Plants

12/09/2022 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gardeners take a special interest in the holidays and the plants that mark the season. Pumpkins and spice start out the holiday decorating, which climaxes with Christmas and New Year plants. There is a…

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Planting Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays

12/01/2021 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener How do you keep a Christmas tree alive outside in the winter? Can you put a cut Christmas tree in soil? Buying a Potted Christmas Tree to Plant. When should you plant your Christmas…

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Discovering More Joy in 2021 Through Plants and Pets

12/10/2020 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener We all know 2020 has been a wild ride physically, mentally, and emotionally. Being outdoors in the garden, on a trail, or simply watching a sunset on the back patio has been a stress…

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HOW TO GROW A HOLLY BUSH

12/09/2020 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Enjoy Christmas cheer all year long with this favorite holiday shrub. Holly is most commonly associated with the Christmas season, the branches and berries a favorite component of holiday decorations. Though holly shrubs provide…

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HOW TO GROW A CHRISTMAS CACTUS

12/09/2020 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Give your friends and family a gift enjoyed for years, season after season. This delightful Zygocactus, or Christmas Cactus, comes in festive colors and sizes. A swirl of colors in tones of golden, pink,…

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Planting Your Christmas Tree in the Gardens

12/08/2020 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener An evergreen tree with a starring role in the mountains of Arizona is gaining nationwide popularity. The ‘Single Blue Pinyon Pine’ is a local variety that gives a bold appearance to a rustic tree.…

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Wildflowers – A Spring Gardener’s Perfect Gift

12/13/2019 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gardeners are some of the “tough customers” on our annual gift lists; it’s hard to know what they like/need. Here are a couple of suggestions: Wildflower seeds for the gardener in your life will…

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To Grow Trees After their Holiday Duties

11/26/2019 Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The practice of using living trees over fresh-cut trees to decorate the holidays continues to increase in popularity. Over half of Watters’ local Christmas Tree sales are for living trees that will be planted…

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