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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
