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 […]
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, your garden slows down—and it’s the perfect time to slow down with it. November may feel like the quiet end of the gardening season, but it’s actually an ideal moment to reflect on your landscape and start dreaming about next spring. Take a Garden Walk Bundle up and […]
November brings a quieter rhythm to the garden. Frost is touching tender vegetables, trees are dropping their last leaves, and the landscape is slowly settling into winter. While the growing season is winding down, now is the perfect time to tie up loose ends, protect plants and outdoor spaces, and set yourself up for a smooth start […]
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 […]
Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops you can grow in your garden. With just a little effort in the fall, you’ll be rewarded the following summer with bulbs full of rich, homegrown flavor. Here’s everything you need to know about planting garlic in your own backyard. Why Plant Garlic in Fall? […]
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 […]
