Support Pollinators by Planting with PurposeHow gardeners can help reverse the insect decline—one bloom at a time. Amid growing concerns over the decline of insect populations—sometimes referred to as the “insect apocalypse”—there’s a simple and powerful way that...
Blooms Are Here! Welcome to our guide on selecting and planting the best flowers in Idaho! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, knowing the perfect planting times in the Nampa and Boise area is the secret to a stunning garden. Our handy chart...
Get Growing: Your Spring Herb & Veggie Planting Guide Spring is the perfect time to get your hands in the fertile Nampa dirt and start something delicious. Whether you're dreaming of crisp greens, sweet peas, or fresh herbs right from your backyard, this...
It’s going to be a dry summer. Learn how to prepare your lawn, trees, landscaping and more for best results. Idaho is going to experience another dry summer due to low snowpack in the mountains, and that means that we are likely going to be experiencing water...
Summer Pruning for Size ControlFamilies today have less space for fruit trees, less time to take care of them, and less time to process or preserve large crops than in the past. Accordingly, today's family orchards should be planned and managed differently. The...
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start Planning for Spring! While spring may be months away, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get your dreams, your plans, and your spring gardening or landscaping plans in order, now! It’s winter here in the Treasure Valley, and this...
Fall will be here in the Treasure Valley before you know it, and you may be wondering when (or if!) you should trim your shrubs, bushes, and trees. Here are some tips and information on how, when, and why you may want to trim or prune them to keep them healthy and...
Extremely high temperatures and water shortages have done a number on our lawns and landscaping this year, and with many areas in the Treasure Valley experiencing shortened irrigation timelines, you might be wondering what you can do NOW to help your yard need less...
The weather in the Treasure Valley has been an exercise in extremes this summer, giving us both heat and drought and unseasonably chilly temperatures and rain. These temperature extremes and conditions can really do a number on your lawn and garden, but as the seasons...
Need help successfully planting trees and shrubs? Here's a great planting guide for your trees and shrubs! How-To Guide: Dig a hole 1 ½ 2 times as wide as the root ball and 4-6” deeper. Examine the soil you have removed from the ground. If you have “poor soil,” blend...