Tag: trees
Christmas Trees have Just Arrived at the Garden Center
11/29/2018 Ken DavisDo as the Grinch did! Come to Watters Garden Center for your Christmas Tree. Large or small; cut or live we have the freshest trees in town with stands and other accessories. If you purchase a live tree we can…
Read MoreChristmas Trees have Just Arrived at the Garden Center
11/28/2018 Ken DavisDo as the Grinch did! Come to Watters Garden Center for your Christmas Tree. Large or small; cut or live we have the freshest trees in town with stands and other accessories. If you purchase a live tree we can…
Read MorePlants that Screen for Privacy and Sense of Seclusion
10/12/2018 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener October is the time to plant privacy screens for the maximum growth necessary for seclusion next year. As the autumn colors drop the last of their leaves our gardens can feel naked, but non-deciduous…
Read MoreAre Your Trees Healthy or Dying??
07/07/2018 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain Gardener You’ve done your homework by assessing your yard and using appropriate information to choose just the right trees for your landscape. You’ve had Watters Garden Center plant them in the proper way, and have…
Read MoreMemorial Day ~ Celebrates Those We Love
05/22/2018 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener From Mother’s Day on the 13th to Memorial Day gatherings on the 28th, May is a month of celebrations honoring those we remember with love. At the Lain house we like to remind ourselves…
Read MoreBest Time to Plant Mountain Trees
03/23/2018 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When is the best time to plant trees in the mountains? This question, pertaining to areas that experience cold winters, has both a long and a short answer. When to Plant Trees: The Short…
Read MoreThe Secret Garden: Living Christmas Trees Planted as a Natural Screen
11/25/2017 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener As the autumn colors drop the last of their leaves the gardens can feel naked. Without strategically placed evergreens in the yard, it easily feels like prying eyes look right through your home. Not…
Read MoreTrees – Shady 6 for Mountain Landscapes
08/26/2017 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When so many days can be spent outdoors it just makes sense to plant more trees. The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago; the next best time to plant is…
Read More10 Hard-to-Kill Evergreen Trees
06/13/2017 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Of late there have been some rumors, misconceptions, and downright lies presented to mountain gardeners, and you should be aware of them. The lowland deserts have a significant influence on mountain landscapes, and some…
Read MoreMore Happy Hummingbirds Visit the Garden with these Trees
05/05/2017 adminby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Hummingbirds are highly prized visitors in the garden. These inquisitive little birds zip around from flower-to-flower in search of nectar. This list of local trees is guaranteed to attract more hummingbirds to your yard. …
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