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GARDENING BASICS FRUIT, VEGETABLES
& HERBS
TREES, SHRUBS
& VINES
LAWN
& TURF
HERBACEOUS ORNAMENTALS INSECTS, DISEASES
& WEEDS
WILDLIFE IN
THE GARDEN
PLANT YOUR
LANDSCAPE
Herbaceous Ornamentals

Annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, and containers can enrich your Idaho landscape with four splendid seasons of Western color and excitement. Learn how to create your own very unique landscape and how to give the plants that you choose the optimum opportunity for outstanding performance. We'll cover plant selection, soils, fertilizers, irrigation, pest control, and overwintering preparations.

ANNUAL FLOWERS/PLANTS

Annual Flowers

Introduction
Plant Selection
Hardy, Semi-hardy, Tender Annuals
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Shade Tolerant Annuals
Fragrant Annuals
Ornamental Foliage
Climbing Annuals
Hanging Baskets
Cut Flowers
Planting
Starting Plants
Maintenance
Insects Problems
Disease Problems

PERENNIAL FLOWERS/PLANTS

Planting Seedlings

Introduction
Plant Selection
Plant Dimension Characteristics
Specific Site Conditions
Classification by Bloom
   Periods
Perennials That Attract 
   Wildlife
Planting
Starting Plants
Care and Maintenance

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

Ornamental Grasses

Introduction
Plant Selection
Mature Size
Grasses for Specific Uses
Planting Ornamental Grasses
Obtaining Plants
Care & Maintenance

 

 

BULB FLOWERS

Bulb Flowers

Introduction
Plant Selection
Planting Bulbs
Purchasing Bulbs
Care & Maintenance of
   Bulbs

CONTAINER GARDENING

Container Gardening

Introduction
Container Selection
Soil Mixes
Container Placement
Plant Selection
Plant Care