by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Optimism (op·ti·mism) definition: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. The alternate garden definition – one who plants seed or young plants; with faith it will grow into something…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Most gardeners remember their grandmother’s tall Autumn Joy growing in the Most gardeners remember their grandmother’s tall Autumn Joy growing in thehottest parts of the garden. Their joyous cousins spread and creep with the…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Succulents and shallow containers graced the front of garden magazines this season. Succulent plants grow low, especially indoors, and are well suited to growing in low pots. Succulent roots are compact, and the plants…
Read MoreThe best low-maintenance houseplants. Easiest Houseplants Anyone Can Grow. Local link to buy houseplants online. Audible Stories provided by SignalsAZ.com by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The internet is filled with exotic tales of hard to find plants that are…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Watters Garden Center is a Center for Optimism. Optimism (op·ti·mism) definition: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. The alternate garden definition – one who plants seed or young…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Mountain landscapes are difficult for plants, especially if you want to keep them low maintenance. In an arid climate where rock lawns are the norm because growing conditions are challenging, ground- hugging plants are…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Succulents are popular for two simple reasons: they are beautiful and nearly indestructible. They have shallow roots that form a dense mat just under the soil surface. With thick, fleshy, water-storing A fascinating variety…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The jade plant you grandmother grew is so yesterday. The popularity of succulent plants has exploded in recent years, due not only to the low care requirements of these sun lovers but also because…
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