With increasing awareness of the risks of certain pesticides to essential pollinators like butterflies and bees, modern gardeners are turning to plant selections that foster these beneficial insects by providing attractive habitats and food sources free from harmful chemicals. To entice butterflies, gardeners should focus on vibrant blossoms and establish a safe haven where these insects can feed on nectar and find shelter and hydration. Butterflies and bees thrive in organic environments free … [Read more...] about Butterfly-Friendly Herbs for the Garden
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Popular Rose Colors You Can Grow
The colors of roses stun gardeners in their tracks. Thousands of roses are offered at the garden center in dozens and dozens of fragrances. Choosing the perfect one can be overwhelming, but not after you read this. Plant experts are hard at work developing new hues and colors while improving the vigor and brilliance of garden roses. From the calm vibes of an all-white garden, the contrast of the color wheel, or the free-spirited look of a cottage garden, there is a rose color to suit … [Read more...] about Popular Rose Colors You Can Grow
Designing a Garden for Low Water-Use Plants
Watters Garden Center offers a large line of low use water and low maintenance plants and trees. Oregon Grape is one of the most popular in this category, but if growers are looking for something taller for more privacy, the Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster will fill the need. Junipers are low water-use and low maintenance and will grow tall enough to block out the neighbors’ RVs. Arizona Cypress is a solid and thick evergreen. Ken Lain, who owns Watters along with his wife, Lisa, says that all … [Read more...] about Designing a Garden for Low Water-Use Plants
Learning the Art of Pruning Fruit Trees in Seven Steps
Every tree needs a little TLC now and then, and winter is the perfect time to give your apple trees some attention. Think of it as a spa day for your trees! The first step is to remove any unproductive wood that might be causing problems. It’s easy to prune an overgrow tree if you follow these seven steps in sequence. I hope you find this helpful. Step #1: Remove Unproductive Wood that Attracts Problems Start by taking out any dead, damaged or diseased branches. Dead wood is usually pretty … [Read more...] about Learning the Art of Pruning Fruit Trees in Seven Steps
Nature’s Night Owls: Stunning Plants that Love the Dark
Adding plants is my favorite way to add life to any room. Having plants indoors makes everything feel lighter, brighter and more alive. Houseplants add color and texture, purify the air and look nice. Basements and dark corners challenge houseplants through winter. Many plants like it dark, and the short winter days only make them happier. Here’s the list and their best care. The Biology of Low-Light Indoor Plants Large leaves are designed to soak up more light. Others have a waxy outer layer … [Read more...] about Nature’s Night Owls: Stunning Plants that Love the Dark
Beyond Pumpkin Spice: Fall Tips for a Lush Landscape
Autumn gardening is a great time to look back on garden successes and disappointments. There’s still plenty of time to do some garden maintenance. Fall gardening takes advantage of cooler temperatures and fewer weeds and insects. Putting the garden to bed is not as hectic as waking it up in the spring. You’ll have time to really see how your plants are doing. Here are some tasks to do now, to make next year’s garden brighter and better. Enrich garden beds with Watters Barnyard Manure. … [Read more...] about Beyond Pumpkin Spice: Fall Tips for a Lush Landscape
Watters Garden Center Cultivates the Next Generation
Families often hope that their children are able to make a good living without having to move away from their community. McKenzie Lain is fulfilling that dream as the third generation to dispense plants and local growing advice at Prescott’s Watters Garden Center. In 1962, Harold and Lorna Watters expanded their landscaping company to include a plant nursery on Plaza Drive. As it grew, the garden center at one time included a pet store and flower shop. The couple’s four daughters all pitched in … [Read more...] about Watters Garden Center Cultivates the Next Generation
Free Garden Classes at Watters Garden Center
July 13 @ 9:30 am How to Heal Sick Plants You will have insights on water, disease and bugs that will make a difference in your gardens immediately. Plants are going to love you. July 20 @ 9:30 am - Living Walls & Privacy Barriers We share the fastest growing plants for fast screening. Block unsightly neighbors, enhance your view and cut noise and light pollution. Design experts are on hand for unique situations. July 27 @ 9:30 am – Top 10 Trees for Fresh Fruit The strongest fruit … [Read more...] about Free Garden Classes at Watters Garden Center
How to Harvest Herbs and Double Their Growth
You may have heard that herbs thrive on neglect. While it is true that growing these flavorful plants is pretty easy, you definitely want to pay attention to your herb garden. Once they are in the ground and growing, most herbs are quickly ready for harvesting, unlike most other vegetables that need time to ripen and mature. The key to keeping herbs growing is to harvest often. Leaves are the parts of popular herbs most often used in cooking. Cutting them back a bit throughout the growing … [Read more...] about How to Harvest Herbs and Double Their Growth
Best Evergreen Shrubs for a Greener Winter
Autumn colors are spectacular. The colors and textures are unique to the four seasons of the mountain West. As we wrap up the last autumn leaves, the landscape can feel naked and bare. Deciduous plants, which lose their leaves through winter, often expose you to prying eyes, vehicle glare and a yard that feels empty. Evergreens take center stage for the next few months, and you can feel when the landscape doesn’t have the right mix of evergreen trees and shrubs. Not to worry, you will find … [Read more...] about Best Evergreen Shrubs for a Greener Winter