It’s getting drier out there, and that’s bad news for your plump, fluffy hydrangea.
Maybe you’ve noticed your water-loving shrubs are wilting more than usual.
It might be time to re-think your landscaping, as climate change is creating a hotter, drier Idaho.
Once you’ve started daydreaming about your new landscaping project, you can’t wait to get started, right?
Can the landscaper start the new patio tomorrow? Bring on the outdoor kitchen — you’ve got steaks thawing! Can you plant flowers that will bloom by the weekend?
Patience, please. Landscaping schedules aren’t instant. This stuff takes time. But how much time?
You want beautiful trees, plants and shrubs in your yard, but you don’t want a chore list every weekend.
What plants are best for low maintenance? There are lots of beauties, from Idaho native plants like fiery burning bush and bird favorite coneflower to easy-care varieties with cool names like zebra grass and ‘Tiger Eyes’ sumac.
When it comes to planting native plants in Boise and Idaho Falls, we’re truly fortunate. There’s a substantial list, and you might want them all.
We know what you’re thinking. Don’t trees and shrubs hibernate for the winter? Why should we worry about them from our cozy couch beneath three blankets?
They seem sturdy enough. But Idaho winters are brutal.
Why do trees and shrubs — which seem pretty sturdy — need so much protection?
Plant the wrong tree too close to your house, and you could be living a scene from a Godzilla movie: your foundation cracked, your house heaving, roots on a rampage!
Is it OK to plant trees near a house? What kind of trees won’t damage your foundation?
