Lawn & Garden

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.

In an attempt to save money, some people will use a liquid dish-washing detergent in place of a commercially manufactured surfactant. We do not recommend it, and here are the reasons why.

As the name indicates Mosaic virus is just that, a virus. It was originally discovered in tobacco plants which is where it gets one of its more popular name Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Unfortunately, this virus can be moved from one plant species to the other.

When planting a new lawn, you want to get it done right the first time. Here we will outline everything you need to know so you can save yourself time, money, and potentially a few headaches.

There are many questions you should ask yourself when you are planting your new tree, like, how is my soil? How deep should I plant this tree? Should I use a stake to support this tree? How big should I dig the hole? How much water should I give this tree? All of these questions should be and are frequently asked. They all have a very simple answer.

Recently, Jim Zamzow was asked to speak at the Nampa Public Library concerning healthy soil and the impact it has on our water quality, in conjunction with a traveling exhibit on water from the Smithsonian Museum. We don’t think about this very much, however, it should be one of the most important things we consider when fertilizing our lawns, landscape, and gardens.