Lawn & Garden / idaho

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. The majority of perennial grasses can not be selectively controlled. Zamzows can help.

"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.

There comes a time in every gardening season when all the plants are planted.  All the vegetables tended.  This time of year comes so much faster than we ever realize.  For organic and natural gardeners the options for getting plants to put out that little extra is very limited. What if I could show you a way to feed your plants naturally and you would see miracle-like results?

As fall approaches, seize the moment to revitalize your garden. Trim and nurture existing plants for healthier yields, embrace cover crops to enhance soil health and invite beneficial insects. Enhance with amendments like compost, gypsum, and Zamzows Huma Green. Tend to perennials and shrubs, then consider leaving trimmings for wildlife. Fall is prime for planting and transplanting, while sowing grass seed ensures a vibrant lawn.

Have you ever thought “What if I used Huma Green in my garden?” Today we are going to talk about a few places that will greatly benefit from using Zamzows Huma Green.

Clover can be tough to get rid of, but with some diligence and the right products, you can have a clover-free lawn. Use is Zamzows Ultimate Weed Control for Lawns.

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.

Transforming your backyard into a haven for bees and other pollinators not only invites nature's beauty but also supports local ecosystems. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds play a vital role in pollinating plants, ensuring food, beauty, and biodiversity.

It can be easy to get overwhelmed when you decide to grow your first garden. One thing I know for sure, for every gardener, there is a slightly different and equally legitimate way to grow a garden. Over time, with practice, you will become one of those unique growers of produce. There is not one "correct" way to be a successful gardener. It takes time, failure, imagination, and patience.

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. 

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.

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.