Sep 4, 2021 | Garden Tips
There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to really get started, but all produce through the end of the year. You can start seed in August by growing your starts in a cool shady spot...
Aug 1, 2021 | Garden Tips
by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener How do you know what your birth flower is? Best birth flowers Arizona. What is the birthstone for each month? What are the 12 birth flowers? What are the rarest birth flowers? Birthday gemstones are exciting, but there are limits...
May 4, 2021 | Garden Tips
9 Flowers Hummingbirds Can’t Resist By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Snippet: What flowers are hummingbirds and butterflies most attracted to? Milkweed’s advantages to landscapes. What is a hummingbird’s favorite flower? What is the best hanging...
Oct 2, 2020 | Garden Tips
October is a critical month in landscape maintenance and should not be ignored. As we transition into Autumn and the first frosts in November, these key steps keep our landscapes healthy, weed-free, and ready for their long slumber through winter. These strategic...
Sep 8, 2020 | Garden Tips, Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
Those new to gardening are surprised at the bountiful crops berry plants produce. Local berry bushes are more consistent fruit bearers than even fruit trees and are easier to grow. Simply plant them into the ground where at least six hours of bright hot sun are...
Aug 10, 2020 | Garden Tips
On the Go Answer – Readers Digest-type Condensed Version of this Article Use Plants around patios, decks, and doors to repel insects. Moist foliage of herbal plants releases essential oils that repel bugs. Mosquitoes breed in an inch of stagnant water. Standing water...
