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Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

Gardening season is year-round with Watters Garden Center's Ken Lain. The Mountain Gardener shares his secrets on how to have the most beautiful, blooming Prescott landscape.

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Top 10 Trees for Fast Shade in the Backyard

June 19, 2025 • Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares the top 10 trees for fast shade in the backyard. Midsummer is an ideal time to plant shade trees because the sun's position allows for optimal placement, and trees exhibit rapid growth this time of year. Learn which trees are fast-growing and will provide great shade for your home as they grow larger.

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