You want a beautiful garden with plenty of room and places for your children to play but you don’t want to setup and see a giant playset every time you look outside…sound familiar? There are many materials and options if you want to setup a play area for your kids but keep your lovely garden…
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Is a Greenhouse Right for You?
At this time of year, when we long to be out in our gardens, many may be thinking of adding a greenhouse. They are great for extending your growing season, starting seeds, and providing stability and flexibility for more tender plants. While greenhouses can be a beautiful addition to your garden, there are a few…
Year in Review – 2022
The holiday season is upon us. This year has FLOWN by! This time of year more than any other time of year I am inspired to reflect on all of the amazing clients that we get the pleasure to work with. We are so grateful to be able to do what we love and bring…
Landscaping Around Septic Lids
Whether you walk by them or have to stare at them from your kitchen window every day, septic lids can be an eye sore in an otherwise beautiful garden. While it’s important that you are able to access your septic lids, it doesn’t mean you have to look at those big, plastic circles all the…
Our Favorite Fall Color Plants
With temperatures finally starting to drop (at least at night), some of our favorite fall plants are just about to put on a show. These plants will add splashes of color throughout your garden as the rainy, gray days start to return. Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonica) There’s nothing like the smell of a crisp autumn…
Meet the Designer – Colleen
It’s been over a year since I came to work at Kismet Design and I realized that most of you have never met me in person which means you probably don’t know too much about me outside of my bio. So, let’s remedy that! I currently live in Caldwell, ID (outside of Boise) with my…
Xeriscape Design
In Boise, Idaho – where I’m located – mostly everyone gets their irrigation water through their local irrigation district. Our irrigation turns on and off at certain times of the year depending on availability and is provided to the Treasure Valley via canal system (which stretches over 1000 miles long!). When it gets as hot…
Container Gardens
Containers are one of the simplest ways to enhance any space, indoor or out, with color and life. Whether in a formal or informal setting, containers should complement the overall feel of the space and allow people to enjoy their outdoor spaces even more. Pots can provide symmetry, define a space, or function as a…
Botanical Plant Names and What They Mean
When you go plant shopping and look at a plant tag, you’ll most likely see the common name (like Dwarf Balsam Fir) and the botanical name (Abies balsamea ‘Nana’) listed. Since common plant names can differ from place to place, some nurseries or garden stores will strictly use botanical names to curb any confusion. For…
How to Improve the Drainage in Your Yard
Many gardens in the PNW are plagued with poor drainage, soggy soil, and muck for much of the year. Improving the drainage in your garden is not always a simple solution and often needs to be addressed using multiple tools/solutions. Most of the time we find that improving soil conditions, modifying slopes, and incorporating a…