If your lawn had large bald spots where the grass either didn’t grow or was damaged due to high traffic, digging, urine burns, the wrong grass seed for the area, weather, etc. Don't worry! You’ve arrived at the blog post that will teach you how to fix those bald spots!
From the featured article in ID GUIDE, Callie Zamzow shares the most common gardening mistakes made in the Treasure Valley and how to prevent them. Drawing on over 92 years of family experience, Callie covers everything from planting timing and soil health to proper watering and plant selection.
A lasting green lawn starts with healthy soil. Idaho soils are mostly clay and lack organic matter, which makes nutrient absorption difficult. Zamzows Huma Green improves your soil by adding vital organic material, enhancing drainage, and making nutrients more available. For a greener lawn that stands up to stress, start from the ground up.
Crabgrass and goosegrass are very often incorrectly identified. They are annual plants that come from seed in early and late-spring. They develop into aggressively spreading plants in June through July. Often people confuse crabgrass and goosegrass with other perennial grasses, which are present in lawns year-round.
Seed starting is a very rewarding addition to the backyard gardeners skill set. Buying available plants is a great convenience. But sometimes there are varieties that are hard to find.
Compost tea is essentially a nutrient-rich solution made by steeping compost in water while adding oxygen and a food source to grow beneficial microbes like bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. This “brewing” process encourages rapid microbial growth, creating a diverse mix that can improve soil health, boost plant immunity, and enhance nutrient uptake
