The Boise Landscaping Ideas Blog

Have you ever heard of Arbor Day, and if so, have you ever planted a tree for the holiday? And, did you know that 40% of the state of Idaho is made up of national forests? According to IdahoForests.org, 89.6% of the forest land in Idaho in 1630 is still forest today. That’s right, we live in a state that recognizes the importance of preserving trees and nature, and Arbor Day is a day that celebrates this important natural resource. Arbor Day is on April 28th, exactly a month from today. In honor of the upcoming holiday, today, we will be discussing four things you should consider when making decisions regarding what trees to plant on your property. We encourage everyone to consider planting a tree for Arbor Day this year, and right now is a great time to start thinking about what tree to plant, whether you choose to do so on your own property or elsewhere. Trees add to a different dynamic to your landscape design and can provide shade and add to your property value. Here’s what to kee...

Just as there are different techniques and principles followed by graphic designers, interior decorators, architects, and any professional who works with visual elements; the same is true of landscaping. Landscaping is unique in that a landscape is a living, breathing entity composed of plants and vegetation as well as hardscaping elements, and aesthetics must meet functionality, all while accounting for the changing of the seasons we experience here in Boise, ID. At Bella Vista Landscape , we love helping our clients with their landscaping needs, including right from the beginning with our landscape design services .  Today, we’ll be sharing some of the key elements that go into landscape design; we’re eager to help you create the landscape of your dreams!  Form: Form is the three-dimensional shapes that make up the different features in a yard, including everything from shrubs, plants, flowers, to patios , water features , and more. In more minimal spaces, negative space ca...