Tag: Garden
17 Smelly Flowers All Moms Love
05/08/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Scented flowers bring another dimension of enjoyment to the garden. Some flowers are lightly scented and need to be close to appreciate. Other plants engulf the entire yard in their perfume—think of Spring’s lilacs…
Read MoreThese Garden Tasks Need Completion NOW!
02/21/2020 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener Spring weather signals the start of specific gardening tasks that are essential to maintaining a vital, healthy garden. I’m a list type of gardener, and the following is my springtime procedural list in order…
Read MorePlants for Rock Gardens?
08/14/2019 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Stones in the garden are pretty, but their colors and forms emerge dramatically when low growing, drought-tough plants are added amongst them. There are many plants that will grow between rocks, but these rockery…
Read MoreMediterranean Flowers that Thrive Locally
04/12/2019 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The mountains of Arizona have so many sunny days with moderate temperatures that people rarely need to wear more than light jackets. Mild winters and dry hot summers, both with low humidity and irregular…
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