Lawn & Garden

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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Fall Lawn Recovery

Fall Lawn Recovery

Summer is the most stressful time of year for our lawn. Our cool-season grasses do not appreciate multiple days above 100 degrees. The good news is that late summer and early fall are the optimal time for our lawns to recover and in this article I will outline the multi-step process.

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Improving a Lawn for Maximum Curb Appeal

Improving a Lawn for Maximum Curb Appeal

First impressions go a long way especially when you’re selling your home. One way you can greatly increase the curb appeal of your home is to have a stunning lawn.  Regardless of whether your lawn looks terrible or only needs a little sprucing up, Zamzows can help!

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Zamzows Huma Green & Zamzows Lawn Food – Better Together

Zamzows Huma Green & Zamzows Lawn Food – Better Together

Hot summer months in the Treasure Valley are extremely stressful to our plants and in particular our lawns. Feeding your lawn in spring and early summer nourishes and prepares your lawn for this heat. But we reach the end of summer and head into fall, feeding your lawn specifically for recovery is vitally important as our lawn prepares for winter.
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Summer Garden Mulch

Summer Garden Mulch

During the heat of summer, our gardens put on a lot of growth. Unfortunately, the weeds can begin to take off as well. Adding a summer mulch can help with your weeding, conserve water and cool the soil.
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Taking a Proper Lawn Sample

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.

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Choosing The Right Pottery.

Choosing The Right Pottery.

If you’re at the beginning of creating your backyard living space, here are some things to consider when choosing which pottery options to invest in.
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Lawn Mushrooms in Idaho

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

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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Watering Properly to Save Your Lawn From Drought

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

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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