Landscaping rocks create depth and interest to any landscape. They bring in dimension and help with water conservation (a must here in Utah!). Small yards and large estates alike can benefit from beautiful rocks throughout their design. Here are a few updated ideas for eye-catching rock areas for your yard. A Natural Look – Rocks […]
Starting a new vegetable garden project or looking to revamp your current setup? We’ve got some great ideas for any size yard. Square-foot gardening layout – This method is all about efficient use of space. Typically, you’d start with a raised bed that has multiple 4×4 foot boxes with a lattice laid across the top […]
A fresh garden tomato delivers a taste that is out of this world. You remember what that store bought tomato tasted like in January? Us too, which is why we’re so excited to get started on some gorgeous tomato plants. To grow juicy, full-flavored tomatoes, we offer these great tips. First, start off by rotating […]
Pop quiz! Do you know what the state soil of Utah is called? Utah’s state soil as listed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is called Mivida (mee-vee-duh). Mivida is not legislatively established, but the unofficial soil type is widespread across Utah, especially in the southeastern portions of the state. The soil covers over […]
We may not have control over the weather, but we can control how and what we do in our gardens. This year will be interesting with our huge snowpack and melt that’s coming our way, and it’s likely that many homes will see a little flooding on their properties. Being proactive will be critical this […]
Have you ever driven by a home with incredible flower beds and got discouraged because you didn’t think you could ever pull something like that off? Well, we have news for you: you can do it! You just need a little time, a little patience, some high-quality soil, and a bit of optimism. You don’t […]
The ground may still be covered in snow, but spring is just around the corner. The excitement of all things fresh and new is palpable, and we can’t wait! Our snowpack is promising this year, and even if you don’t love the drawn-out winter, we will all appreciate the water come summertime. As you’re waiting […]
As we wrap up another summer here in Utah, you may want to consider adding window boxes to a couple areas of your home for next season. Window boxes have been around since early Roman times, but they started to get widely popular in the early 1900s. For many of us with tiny yards, (or […]
We certainly don’t want to rush the wonderfulness of the fall season, but it really is a great time to come up with a game plan for spring. This is the time to start planting cold-hearty bulbs for early spring blooms, and a little preparation now will have you feeling extra grateful when spring hits […]
Fall is around the corner, and you may be welcoming in the pumpkin spice and sweaters, but you can keep your yard looking beautiful for a little bit longer. Once the month turns to September, many of us get excited for the cool fall season, but Utah is going to be warm for a while […]
