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It’s not too late to sneak in a couple of late fall tasks. Take advantage of any nicer November days to cross a few jobs off this list and prepare your landscape for winter and spring. • Plant bulbs: As long as the ground is still workable, fall bulbs can still be planted. All fall […]

In its 19th year, the Fall Festival at MD is happening Saturday October 21st from 12-3. Join us in our greenhouse for an afternoon free family fun including games, activities, face painting and hayrides. Donations will be collected at the pumpkin painting tables to support the Teton Valley Education Foundation, so bring some cash. A […]

Leaves are dropping, the air is crisp, growing season is over and this is the month to prepare your landscape for winter and the next growing season. Taking the time to for some final chores really pays off. October is Time to: 1) Plant bulbs: Wake up your garden next spring with colorful daffodils, hyacinths, […]

Protecting your Landscape from Big Game Damage Throughout our region we are fortunate enough to encounter all kinds of wildlife. They inhabited this area first and we over took their migration paths and feeding grounds. As majestic as they are, moose, elk, deer and even buffalo can wreak havoc on newly planted and established landscapes. Big […]

Spring flowering bulbs are one of the easiest ways to add color around your home in early spring. Tulips, crocus and daffodils need to be planted this fall to bloom next spring. Instead of dull brown, white and grey surrounding you next April, imagine brilliant pops of yellow, purple, red or orange after a long Teton winter.  Pollinating […]

  Did that spring planting project go unfinished? Have you been away most of the summer? Was it too hot to plant? Whatever your reason, September is here and it’s a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. Here’s why: 1)      Less Stress: Cooler temperatures mean less evaporation and trees don’t have to work as […]

Dead, crunchy leaves, pale spindly foliage, aphids… Does this describe your once-beautiful planter? With a few fresh plants and an energizing dose of plant food, you can have a pretty, welcoming planter with flowers to last another month or two. Here’s how: 1)      Pull out any dead plants and replace with fresh fall annuals such […]

Spider mites are common garden pests that feed on shrubs, trees, flowers, vegetables and even houseplants. These miniscule pests cause damage by bruising the plant’s tissues as they feed leading to mottled, brown foliage. Spider mites are difficult to see to the naked eye, but their presence can be detected by webbing on a plant […]

It’s almost time for our annual Big Zucchini Contest.  Bring in your homegrown zucchini for judging between 9:00 am and noon on Saturday, August 12th. Zucchini must be grown in Teton County Idaho or Wyoming. Contest is free to enter and fun for all ages.  One entry per household. The winner gets bragging rights and […]

Screening is an important part of landscaping. We all love our mountain views, but the view your neighbor’s RV? Not so much. Screening eases the eyesores and adds beauty, privacy and interest to your property. Before planting anything, be aware of how tall and wide a particular plant will grow. Proper placement and spacing will […]