Top Shade Trees for the Verde Valley

Top Shade Trees for the Verde Valley

July 21, 2026 · 11 min

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Ken and Lisa discuss the best shade trees for the Verde Valley and provide gardening tips.

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the top shade trees for the Verde Valley. Choosing the right shade tree can make a major difference in a hot landscape, especially in the Verde Valley. In this segment, Ken and Lisa highlight fast-growing varieties that are well suited to the area’s unique growing conditions. They also answer questions about controlling weeds and identifying what may be eating petunia flowers. Listen to Mountain Gardener on ...

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Host: Ken Lain

Guest: Lisa Watters-Lain

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Organizations: Watters Garden Center

Places: Verde Valley, Prescott

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