Lawn & Garden

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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Zamzows Tips For Growing Tomatoes

Zamzows Tips For Growing Tomatoes

When it comes to the home garden. People that don’t “Garden” still like to grow a tomato or two. Over the years, we have compiled some great advice to help everyone be successful.
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What Is Mycorrhizae

What Is Mycorrhizae

Starting our plants off on the right foot is essential to their long-term survival and productivity.  There are a handful of ways we can do this. Over the last few years there has been a stronger emphasis on soil health.  Understanding what makes a healthy soil brings a lot of considerations to the table.
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How to Control Aphids

How to Control Aphids

How do I Kill Aphids? Aphids are out and destroying trees and shrubs. There are a few ways to kill aphids and prevent them from coming back. If you prefer to go the all natural way to kill aphids, you can purchase ladybugs. Adult ladybugs can eat up to 1000 aphids a day and as larvae, about half as many.
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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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How To Control Chinch Bugs

How To Control Chinch Bugs

Sometimes those brown patches in your lawn are not caused by billbugs or lawn fungus. Another insect that is causing damage to Treasure Valley lawns is the chinch bug. 
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Top 10 Reasons To Love Houseplants

Top 10 Reasons To Love Houseplants

Having plants in your environment can make you feel more comfortable and soothed, lowering your general response to stress.

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Keep Wild Birdseed From Becoming Weeds

Keep Wild Birdseed From Becoming Weeds

Almost all bird feed is seed, and seeds, by their very nature, sprout. In a different location, wild birdseed might grow up to be a wanted plant. But in our yards or gardens, we see sprouted birdseed as a weed. So, how do you keep wild birdseed from sprouting and turning into weeds? Here are a few tips…
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Understanding Natural, Chemical, and Organic Weed Killers

Understanding Natural, Chemical, and Organic Weed Killers

Organic weed controls must be produced from a list of allowed synthetic substances, or come from all-natural substances that are not prohibited. The National Organic Program (NOP) is administered by the USDA and includes a list of national organic standards, a list of allowed and prohibited substances, and a regulatory oversight structure. Generally, these products are clearly marked on the label as being certified organic.
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Ladybug Life Stages

Ladybug Life Stages

We have all seen the adult ladybug. They are easy to identify as adults. However, the younger generations look very different. As beetles, they undergo complete metamorphosis. Chances are you have already seen the larva of a ladybug and didn't even realize it.
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