As spring approaches you may be considering what you want to plant in your gardens and flowerbeds. If you enjoy the presence of song birds, hummingbirds, butterflies and other pleasant creatures, your garden can be customized to draw them in! Here are a few suggestions to increase your backyard wildlife population. Hummingbirds are attracted to: Abelia, Ajuga, Hollyhock, Azaleas, Beebalm, … [Read more...]
How To Grow Onions and Potatoes
It may seem less than economical to grow your own onions and potatoes, however, the taste of these fresh vegetables more than return that investment. It takes only a minimum of effort which will lead to a bountiful harvest. In this article we will discuss a couple of different growing tactics as well as planting, fertilization, and harvest. Due to the possibility of transference of disease and … [Read more...]
Composting Tips
It is trash day and you have a few cans on your curb waiting to be picked up. Think about all the things that go into your garbage can. Perhaps some of those things include lawn clippings, leftovers from meals over the last week or other organic materials. Many people have found that a compost bin is the most economical and environmental solution to getting rid of their organic wastes while … [Read more...]
The Mythological Tradition and Symbolism of Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees go on sale at Adams Gardens starting Friday, 26th! Before you come out to the Adams Gardens Nursery this year to hunt for the perfect Christmas conifer, we’d like to share with you some Christmas Tree trivia. Over 35 million American families will celebrate this holiday season with a live Christmas Tree, participating in a symbolic tradition that reaches as far back as human … [Read more...]
Lawn & Garden Winterization
Planning for cold weather is important to the survival and vitality of your plants in the spring. Some of you may have already started this process, but there is still time for those of you who haven't. Diagnosis of ailments for treatment, clearing of debris and planting bulbs are all part of winter weather preparation. Here are some important tips to properly prepare your yard and garden for the … [Read more...]
“Fall” for Fruit Trees
Summer activities are drifting off and things are cooling down. Turning leaves, pumpkin patches and hot chocolate are what's on our mind. Fall is a time for us to settle in and slow down. The natural world around us feels this too as nature begins to focus its energies inward for hibernation and dormancy for the coming winter weather. As deciduous trees turn their attention away from blooming, … [Read more...]
Spring – Time to Get Growing
Garden Preparation: You will need to work the soil, adding organic matter and Soil Activator, to encourage an ideal growing medium. (For any root crops, such as potatoes or carrots, add some bone meal.) Now let us discuss appropriate planting times for the vegetables in our valley. Crop (starting from) Average Planting Date Planting depth (inches) Spacing (inches) Beans (seed) May … [Read more...]
Preventing and Treating Chlorosis
Chlorosis, or yellowing, refers to plant leaves that are become faded-green or yellowed, rather than a healthy, dark green color. When manifest, the leaf veins often will remain dark while the rest of the leaf becomes lighter. This condition is common with maples, but also presents itself in pin oak, aspen, sweet gum, birch, and various other trees and shrubs. Idaho soils typically have an … [Read more...]
Fall and Winter Gardening: Mums and Shrubs
The onset of Fall and the Winter that follows are synonymous, metaphorically and botanically speaking, with the death and dormancy of most species of foliage. However, the Fall months provide some of the best opportunities for improving your lawn and garden with Fall and Winter blooming plants, shrubs, and trees from Adams Gardens. In fact, some experts argue that the most important work a … [Read more...]
Installing a New Lawn From Seed
Starting with a good soil base will greatly increase germination of seeds and help with overall health of the established lawn. It is advised to till in compost to add organic matter to our typically clay soil. This will provide nutrients and hopefully increase drainage for the initial establishment of the lawn. Common recommended ratios of compost will vary slightly … [Read more...]