This summer we’re likely to see major water restrictions for yard usage. Utah is in a “megadrought,” and some experts predict many areas of the Wasatch Front will be restricted to one lawn watering per week. It’s also possible that water districts may turn water on a little later this spring and turn it off […]
What’s better than biting into a juicy, soft, sweet peach in the middle of a hot summer day? Utahns love their fruit, with numerous orchards seen all over the state. We even have a town called Fruita in central Utah because of the long growing season and historically abundant water throughout that particular area. Peaches […]
It’s hot in Utah, and very dry right now. You’ve probably heard our news stories about lakes and reservoirs already sitting at alarmingly low levels. Pineview Reservoir is currently registering 18 feet below normal for this time of year, and Lake Powell is hitting historic lows. KSL News interviewed Riley Olsen with Weber Basin who […]
You don’t want a “rocky” summer, but you may want a “rocky” yard! Opting for landscape rocks is a great choice when designing or updating your property whether you want to simply conserve water, create pathways, or make a décor statement with beautiful, colorful boulders. Rocks can look stunning on their own account, but contrasting […]
The season of fruit flies and gnats is behind us, but if you really struggled with an infestation in the autumn you might already be looking ahead to avoiding them in 2021. Composting your own kitchen scraps can be a great way to reduce waste and costs associated with actually buying compost. But is it […]
Springtime in Utah is tricky, with drastic temperature changes sometimes every other day! It’s hard to know when it’s safe to plant your garden, but the rule of thumb for Northern Utah is everything should be good if planted after Mother’s Day. Although that was a couple of weeks ago, you’re not too late to […]
Good news! If you can’t wait until spring to start your gardening in earnest, there are plenty of plants that are hearty enough to be planted in the winter months. This, of course, also depends on where exactly you’re located in Utah. It’s critical to know which zone you’re in (Zones 1 – 9) because […]
Whether you planted a young tree in the past few months or you’re just worried about particularly vulnerable trees freezing this winter, there are things you should do right now to protect them. Count on The Dirt Bag to be your go-to resource for all things gardening year-round, and that includes during the coldest months. […]
Already looking forward to your spring garden? You don’t have to wait to enjoy pops of color in your yard because there are plenty of gorgeous flowers and plants that blossom in the winter months. Yes, it’s important to transition your garden—and that includes proper mulch placement—but these months don’t have to be all prep […]
A little preparation goes a long way, especially when it comes to transitioning your garden for the winter. Everybody needs a plan for this transition. Keep in mind that the winter months are really about cleaning out any beds and removing the last of summer crops and plants that aren’t going to survive the winter […]
