Category: Landscaping

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Bluebeard Revitalize your late summer garden with Bluebeard, a stunning shrub that delivers airy clusters of blue blooms when most other plants are winding down. It’s a low-maintenance beauty, thriving in full sun and…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Many have gardened in places where the soil is rich, its pH perfectly balanced and the climate blessed with consistent rainfall, gentle sun, and plant coddling humidity. If you have dug a hole in…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Hybrid tea roses are the most popular type of rose in Prescott. They are a cross between hybrid perpetual and old-fashioned tea roses. Hybrid teas are known for their long, sturdy stems, perfectly shaped…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article #1 Tall Roses and Climbers inject vibrant color into evergreen foundation plantings. #2 Roses grow well in large containers for years of fragrant enjoyment on patios, decks,…

By Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener Arizona’s enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding vibrancy and resilience to your outdoor oasis. As you embark on your garden journey this spring, consider…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A unique plant explicitly grown for this weekend’s Spring Open House is SpringShine Forsythia. Gardeners will drool over this 2024 introduction. Better than your grandfather’s forsythia. Springshine delivers years of instant cheer to your…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Serious gardeners are in the garden on the first warm day of spring. While there is no harm in cleaning up fallen branches and debris, wait until the soil is no longer wet enough…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener High altitude gardening is different from gardening at lower elevations.  Combine our altitude with Arizona’s dry climate, bright air, and ever-present mountain winds, and you pretty much can forget what you learned from gardening…

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…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener  Mountain landscapes are famous for their autumn colors. This month’s column is merely a list of the best-colored plants you’ll find to plant in your backyard. There are more choices, especially if you include…