The holidays can be an overwhelming time. Stores are crowded, holiday cards need to be mailed, gifts need to be wrapped, and that tree isn’t going to decorate itself. On top of all that, one thing you don’t want to…
In the fall, many people spend time and energy tidying up their garden by raking, mowing, and clearing fallen leaves and other plant litter. While this may seem like the right thing to do to encourage growth in the spring, this annual chore actually deprives your green space of…
Mulch is considered any material that is placed around plants on the surface of the soil. Mulch most often consists of chipped or shredded vegetation but can also be made from rock, coconut shells, straw, bark, or even artificial materials.…
There's nothing that will ruin a camping trip or picnic faster than a swarm of buzzing, incessant mosquitoes. We've all been there. And as we've feverishly swatted the pests away, I'm sure we've all wondered... What's the point of a…
Guest blog post by Noel Jinings, Education Specialist and Compliance Officer with Flathead County Weed Control Department With all of the recent media attention surrounding glyphosate I am getting a lot of questions regarding the safety of using herbicides for…
Do you have a mystery plant that you need identified? Not sure if it's a noxious weed or what treatment options are best to get rid of it? There are some great resources out there to help you. Here are…
In Montana we have Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks which are similar looking to spiders and closely related to scorpions and mites. Throughout their life cycle, wood ticks latch onto hosts such as dogs, livestock, and humans. While latched onto these…
Are you interested in fresh, tasty produce or local, craft-made goods? Or are you interested in reducing your footprint by shopping locally? Or maybe you're just looking for a fun community event where you can get great food, have a…
All too often, lawns are a waste of time, money, and water. So why not try something different? How about one of these lawn alternatives that cost less, conserve water, and don't need to be mowed? 1. Micro-clover Before herbicides…
A guest blog by Noel Jinings, Education and Compliance Officer with Flathead County Weed Control Department For the most part, the snow has melted. The sun is shining more often and the spring rains are frequent. All of this means…