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
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
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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Taking a Proper Lawn Sample
Having a proper sample is the key to figuring out what is happening to your lawn. Below are the steps to taking a sample, so we can inspect, diagnose, get you the correct products, and return your sample like nothing ever happened.
Lawn Mushrooms in Idaho
Chances are, if you have a lawn, at some point, you will encounter mushrooms springing up seemingly at random. If you are not used to seeing mushrooms in your grass, it’s understandable that you might be concerned.
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N-P-K. Fertilizing for Beginners
NPK stands for Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium which are the 3 macronutrients plants depend on the most.
Watering Properly to Save Your Lawn From Drought
Extreme temperatures and below-average snowpack have created drought conditions for everyone in Idaho. In anticipation of water conservation measures and likely early water shutoffs, you may be wondering, how will I keep my lawn green?
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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
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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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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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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Taking Care of Your Tomatoes When It's Hot.
Many early fruiting tomato varieties like Early Girl don’t like temperatures above 85-90 degrees. As the temperatures, rise many of these varieties will stop blooming, and those that do bloom will have poor fruit set. However, there are still a few things you can do to keep your tomatoes healthy until the temperatures come back down, and your tomatoes begin setting fruit again.
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