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Meet Ken Lain

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Ken Lain has been gardening for decades throughout the highlands of Arizona. He has grown thousands of plants in his own gardens and killed a good many along the way....

Meet Ken Lain

Ken Davis

Ken Lain has been gardening for decades throughout the highlands of Arizona. He has grown thousands of plants in his own gardens and killed a good many along the way....

8 1/2 Steps to DIY Landscapes

8 1/2 Steps to DIY Landscapes

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What are the steps to landscape design? How to landscape a front yard. How do I design my own landscape? Step by step landscaping....

8 1/2 Steps to DIY Landscapes

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What are the steps to landscape design? How to landscape a front yard. How do I design my own landscape? Step by step landscaping....

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11 Ornamental Grasses for Better Fall Gardens

Ken Davis

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona's garden gal Can decorative grasses be planted in the fall? Most popular ornamental grass. Do ornamental grasses need to be cut back in Autumn? Drought tolerant...

11 Ornamental Grasses for Better Fall Gardens

Ken Davis

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona's garden gal Can decorative grasses be planted in the fall? Most popular ornamental grass. Do ornamental grasses need to be cut back in Autumn? Drought tolerant...

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Best Vegetables to Grow in a Fall Garden

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to...

Best Vegetables to Grow in a Fall Garden

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to...

How to Grow Coneflower Echinacea

How to Grow Coneflower Echinacea

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Vibrant blooms on upright stems top this sturdy, compact plant. A fuss-free, cheerful choice for a sunny, easy-care low summer border. Drought tolerant and...

How to Grow Coneflower Echinacea

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Vibrant blooms on upright stems top this sturdy, compact plant. A fuss-free, cheerful choice for a sunny, easy-care low summer border. Drought tolerant and...

Maple blaze autumn in landscape

Best Landscape Trees by All Four Seasons

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What are the best trees for landscaping? Popular ornamental trees. What types of trees grow all year round? Best trees for backyard. What are...

Best Landscape Trees by All Four Seasons

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What are the best trees for landscaping? Popular ornamental trees. What types of trees grow all year round? Best trees for backyard. What are...