Fall is hands-down the best time to give your lawn a little extra love here in the Treasure Valley. The nights are cooler, the days are mild, and your grass is ready to recover from the summer heat. A little effort now means your lawn will roll into spring thicker, greener, and healthier. Here are some […]
One of the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to refresh your landscape is by dividing perennials. Over time, many perennials grow into crowded clumps that bloom less and compete with themselves for water and nutrients. Splitting them not only keeps plants healthier, it gives you extra starts for other spots in your yard—or to share with […]
As the days shorten and your summer flowers fade, you don’t have to settle for an empty front porch or patio. With a little creativity, you can design a beautiful fall and winter container that adds color, texture, and a festive touch to your home all season long. The best part? Most of the supplies […]
Want healthier soil, fewer weeds, better moisture retention, and an easier start next spring? Cover crops are one of the simplest, most effective things you can plant in fall. They act like living mulch, build soil health, and even add nutrients—giving your garden a big head start for the next season. In this guide, you’ll […]
A quick soil jar test can tell you whether your soil is sandy, silty, or clay-heavy—all of which affect drainage, root growth, and watering needs. All you need is a jar, water, and a handful of soil!
It might be blazing hot outside and your tomatoes are in overdrive, but August is the perfect time to shift your gardening focus ahead to next spring. If you want tulips, daffodils, or other cheerful flowers blooming in March or April, now is the time to order. Fall-planted bulbs need cold winter soil to trigger […]
If you’ve ever pulled a spiky hitchhiker out of your shoe, patched a popped bike tire, or carried your limping dog off the sidewalk, you’ve met the infamous goathead. Despite the name, they’re not some desert-dwelling goat menace—they’re the seed pods of puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), a fast-spreading annual weed with a serious attitude. The plant’s […]
Boise summers are no joke—especially for your plants. Discover smart watering tactics, plant protection techniques, and personal safety tips to keep both you and your landscape thriving in the heat.
Here are some tips, tricks, and more If you’re a homeowner or business looking to save money on your water bill, you’ve probably heard of water-wise landscaping. But what is a water-wise landscape, and how can a landscaping company help you achieve it? Water-wise landscaping is a way of designing and maintaining a landscape that […]
The morning sun dawned bright on this chilly winter morning in Idaho, but I felt the hope of spring waiting in the wings. The thought of tulips, new bright green grass, flowers, new plants pushing up through the soil, and the smell of spring brings me such excitement. Before we enjoy the beauty of spring, […]
