Lawn & Garden / boise

Preventing Snow Mold

Preventing Snow Mold

Having been one of the snowiest winters in history, Idaho lawns will have some rare issues to deal with this spring. In this article, I’d like to address Snow Mold. This fungus presents unique problems for the lawn that are difficult to treat, however, very easy to prevent.
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Spring To-Do List For Your Yard and Garden

Spring To-Do List For Your Yard and Garden

We all get that natural spring cleaning bug that creeps in when the weather starts to warm up. This is the perfect time to embrace that extra energy and take it outside! The following are a few items to put on your spring to-do list for the lawn and garden. 
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Spring Lawn Prep - What is Thatch?

Spring Lawn Prep - What is Thatch?

"Thatch” is the build up of dead grass material right at soil level. Grasses that reproduce from rhizomes are the biggest contributors to thatch build up.
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Cactus

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Cactus

Whether it’s a treasured cutting from your grandma or one of your favorite pieces of holiday décor, a Christmas cactus (part of the genus Schlumbergera) is a popular houseplant known for its long life and habit of blooming mid-winter, just in time for Christmas! 
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Houseplant Pest: Treating Mealybugs

Houseplant Pest: Treating Mealybugs

This unforgiving pest is one of the worst. I know many a plant enthusiast who has come across mealybugs though and lived to tell the tale. The secret to beating this highly mobile, invasive pest is patience and diligence. 
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N-P-K. Fertilizing for Beginners

N-P-K. Fertilizing for Beginners

NPK stands for Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium which are the 3 macronutrients plants depend on the most.  

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Soil Mix for Caudex Plants

Soil Mix for Caudex Plants

As the global trend in biophilia continues to evolve, many people have started to expand their botanic collections to include even more rare and unique plants with diverse and delicate care requirements.
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Water Less, and Keep the Green

Water Less, and Keep the Green

Hydrologists and meteorologists are predicting another year with less water than we need. This is leaving homeowners wondering what they can do to make it through the summer without making the already bad situation worse. The good news is there are some simple things you can do in your yard that will make all the difference!
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Mother's Day Hanging Flower Baskets

Mother's Day Hanging Flower Baskets

Hanging baskets have been a tradition at Zamzows for many years. We strive to bring the biggest fullest and healthiest baskets in the state. We expect the best because we want your gift to mom to be the best.
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How Do I Get Rid of Thistles In My Lawn

How Do I Get Rid of Thistles In My Lawn

Getting rid of thistle is not an easy task. It will require perseverance on your part, and a great weed killer. You will need two products to get rid of the thistle in your lawn
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Monthly Tree Care Guide

Monthly Tree Care Guide

This guide will cover what happens after planting your tree and the best practices for the first few years.
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A Local Fertilizer For Local Lawns

A Local Fertilizer For Local Lawns

"Why is it I do all this work, and they barely do anything, and his lawn is always better than mine?"
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