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Gardening for Newcomers

Gardening for Newcomers to Mountain Landscapes

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener High altitude gardening is different from gardening at lower elevations. Combine our altitude with Arizona's dry climate, bright air, and ever-present mountain winds, and...

Gardening for Newcomers to Mountain Landscapes

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener High altitude gardening is different from gardening at lower elevations. Combine our altitude with Arizona's dry climate, bright air, and ever-present mountain winds, and...

Lenton Rose

How to Grow Lenton Rose Hellebore

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the Top10Gardener Introducing a captivating addition to any garden landscape. With its delicate, blooms contrasting against deep green foliage, this resilient perennial brings a touch of elegance...

How to Grow Lenton Rose Hellebore

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the Top10Gardener Introducing a captivating addition to any garden landscape. With its delicate, blooms contrasting against deep green foliage, this resilient perennial brings a touch of elegance...

Master Gardener looking up at an Apple Tree

Experience the Joy of Growing Your Own Fruit Tr...

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer – Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Fruit trees are easy to grow in the Mountains. Apple, pear, peach,...

Experience the Joy of Growing Your Own Fruit Tr...

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer – Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Fruit trees are easy to grow in the Mountains. Apple, pear, peach,...

Preparing Garden Soil

Garden Soils Best Prepared in January

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer Condensed Version of this Article January is the month to amend garden beds Turn 2” layer of organic Manure &...

Garden Soils Best Prepared in January

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener On the Go Answer Condensed Version of this Article January is the month to amend garden beds Turn 2” layer of organic Manure &...

Dormant Plant

What happens when Plants are Dormant

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Those new to the four seasons of Northern Arizona: Autumn is a time of intense transition in the yard. Leaves fall off deciduous trees,...

What happens when Plants are Dormant

Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Those new to the four seasons of Northern Arizona: Autumn is a time of intense transition in the yard. Leaves fall off deciduous trees,...

Are Coffee Grounds Good for the Garden

5 Clever Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener If you make a daily pot of coffee, you have a fabulous source of the organic matter right at your fingertips. Coffee grounds can...

5 Clever Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

Ken Davis

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener If you make a daily pot of coffee, you have a fabulous source of the organic matter right at your fingertips. Coffee grounds can...