Lawn & Garden

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.

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

This guide will cover what happens after planting your tree and the best practices for the first few years.

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

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. 

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

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…

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.

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.

Weeds and bugs seem to love the summer heat. If only we could convince them to take a vacation. If they aren’t going to take a break, we can’t either. The question is, can we treat weeds and bugs safely during the hottest days of the year? If so, how can we treat them safely?

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.

In talking with customers over the years I have noticed some confusion around the topics of aeration and thatching. In this article, we will discuss the purpose and best practices concerning aerating your lawn.