Category: Plant Care

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer Condensed Version of this Article One of 4 reasons leaves curl on houseplants They need more water Bugs are eating your plant The room is too bright Plants need to…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Bedrooms are meant to be a haven to recharge your battery, and greenery goes a long way in achieving a sense of serenity. Whether your home is illuminated with natural light or relies on…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Clockwise – Zinnia, Nierembergia, Verbena Readers Digest-type Condensed Version of this Article Annual flowers never have a chance to develop an extensive root system. Premium Mulch helps sustain most plants and keeps away the…

A liquid formulation of bacteria. Controls caterpillars, loopers, cabbageworms, hornworms, leaf folders, and leaf rollers. Won’t harm beneficial insects.

A high potency biofungicide/bactericide that controls blight, molds, rots, spots, and mildews on vegetables, fruits, nuts, ornamentals, lawns, houseplants, and tropical plants grown inside and out. This organic gardening product may be used right up to the day of harvest.

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gilt Edge Silverberry Variegated leaves of bright gold and blue provide interest every month of the year. Growing to head high, she screens out the most obnoxious neighbor while standing up to blistering heat…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Portulaca plants grow to 8 inches tall, and spread 1 to 2 feet to create a dense mat, making this bloomer the perfect groundcover, or ideal at spilling over containers and sunny hot raised…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Halls Japanese Honeysuckle An outstanding mountain vine with fragrant yellow flowers that loves blooming in the summer heat. Wind, drought, deer, Javelina are no problem. Ideal at growing up fences, walls, or as a…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A fuss-free, heat-loving bloomer with large clusters of canary yellow flowers held above ferny, grey foliage, just stunning. Sunny borders and rock gardens are perfect or planted in a mass to create a bold…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener This mountain native cheerfully shouts, “Hello, Spring!” with its glowing yellow leaves. As summer heats up, it settles down to a naturally cool green, only to turn gold again in autumn. This Watters exclusive…