Lawn & Garden

The temperatures continue to fall, and it’s about this time of year we accept that the gardening season is finally over. After your last harvest, the cleanup process begins. There are a few more things to take care of to ensure your garden is recharged and ready to go next spring.

Controlling Quack Grass is not an easy feat because 2-4-D commonly found in weed control agents is not effective for controlling this weed. MSMA commonly used in Crabgrass control agents is not effective either.

Mowing is not just about keeping your lawn looking nice, but also about keeping your grass healthy. Many people mow their lawns too short and effectively killing it in the process. Your lawn is a plant, and like all plants, it needs leaves in order to make food and survive.

Getting seeds started is the first step. What comes next is not often discussed in great detail. From germination to transplant, there are some important steps along the way.

If you want to be a seed starter or harvester keep these things in mind when selecting your seed this year.

Idaho is unique in more ways than one. We are considered part of the Pacific Northwest; however, we don’t share many of the qualities often associated with the region. Our winters are cold and often dry. Spring changes quickly to summer, and rainfall is drastically less than the rest of Pacific Northwest. In reality, we’re a northwest and southern climate blend. This creates some interesting challenges for our lawns to overcome.

puncture vine or commonly called goat heads. To get rid of these you need to spray Zamzows Ultimate Lawn Weed Killer on the vines. This product will kill the vines very quickly. You should see the vine start to die within six to 24 hours.

Tree and shrub pruning is one of the most intimidating prospects for any new homeowner. However with any new skill practice and patience is the keys to early success. The types of tools you use will set the stage for proper care and great presentation. These items are a great starting point for your endeavors.

A Weevil is a flightless beetle with a snout like mouth part. Weevils are asexual which means they do not need a mate to reproduce. Black Vine Weevils will spend winter as an adult in any kind of leaf litter, mulch or thatch.

Weeding is the thing most despised in a garden. It is also the biggest reason people stop gardening. For new gardens especially. Here are some tips and to help manage weeds in your garden bed.

Diatomaceous Earth is made from the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) kills common household and garden pests like roaches, ants, fleas, beetles and many others. It can provide a long lasting insect control. It sprinkles easily into cracks and crevices where bugs hide and wipes them out!

Chlorosis is a serious tree problem in the Treasure Valley, especially with our clay and very alkaline soils. Chlorosis is a lack of available Iron in the soil. Which leads to your tree losing the ability to make enough chlorophyll to support itself through photosynthesis.