The Best Cacti Picks for Summer Gardens
From Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain by Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain
May 28, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
Ken and Lisa Lain discuss the best cacti for summer gardens and their new arrivals at Watters Garden Center.
In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best cacti picks for summer gardens. Cacti and desert plants can add dramatic texture, color, and character to any low-water landscape. Ken and Lisa share standout cactus varieties that thrive in the Southwest while creating bold visual interest in the garden. Tune in to hear what new arrivals cactus lovers can expect to see soon at Watters Garden Center! Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com...
People in this episode
Host: Ken Lain
Guest: Lisa Lain
Topics covered
- cacti
- summer gardens
- low-water landscape
- desert plants
- cactus varieties
- visual interest
Keywords
- cacti
- summer gardens
- low-water landscape
- desert plants
- cactus varieties
- Watters Garden Center
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Watters Garden Center
Places: Prescott, Southwest
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