You’ve worked hard all season tending your garden and landscape, and you’re ready for a well-deserved break. But before you kick back, there’s one last chore worth tackling: giving your garden tools a little TLC before tucking them away for the winter. Though tools should ideally be cleaned after each use, let’s be honest, that doesn’t always happen. By fall, many of us have pruners coated […]
The chilly season is upon us, and our outdoor gardens are tucked in for the winter. So how can we satisfy the plant nurturer within us? This is the perfect time to turn our attention to houseplants, the greenery that keeps us connected to nature even when the outdoors feels drab and gray. As daylight hours shorten […]
The days are shorter, the nights are cooler, and you can almost feel frost creeping closer. In the Treasure Valley, our first fall frost usually arrives in October, sometimes earlier in the foothills. A light frost might nip tender plants, but a hard freeze can end the growing season overnight. With a little prep, you […]
While I appreciate the cozy quiet of fall and winter, nothing lifts my spirits quite like those first blooms of spring. The sight of tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and other cheerful flowers pushing through the soil feels like a promise of brighter days ahead. With just a little planting now, you’re gifting your future self a […]
As we approach autumn and our gardens begin to wind down for the season, you may find yourself asking a common question: Should I cut back my perennials now, or wait until spring? The answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no. In fact, there’s no one-size-fits all approach. The right timing for pruning […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
