The Boise Landscaping Ideas Blog

One of the best parts of living in the Treasure Valley is the fact that we have four distinct, beautiful seasons to enjoy. People have come to recognize what a gem the capital of the Gem State truly is, and we’ve seen a huge rise in population since the pandemic. As our city grows quickly, we are seeing an increase in neighborhoods with smaller yards and properties where homes are packed more closely to their neighbors than in older subdivisions. This is not necessarily a bad thing as it can lead to friendly neighbors, but if you are someone who enjoys lounging in the privacy of your own property, it can be harder to feel at ease when you are in close quarters with neighbors on every side. At Bella Vista Landscape , we are eager to share our knowledge and expertise that comes with years of landscape design experience. Today, we’ll be discussing our top tips to create a private oasis on your property using one of the most natural and beautiful elements you can incorporate in your land...

Summer has finally arrived, and summertime activities are in full swing! From the Boise River finally being open for floating to kids being out of school and temperatures climbing up into the 90s, many of Bella Vista Landscape’s friends and neighbors are looking for summer entertainment and enjoying the warm, late nights of connecting with loved ones.  Having a nice backyard to host parties or intimate get-togethers can be a delight that transforms ordinary gatherings into unforgettable evenings with inside jokes and deep conversations. If you are someone who enjoys crafting these kinds of events with your friends and family, the right landscaping can transform your property into an enchanting oasis. Lush greenery with vibrant flowers, beautiful lawns, and a well-situated patio with a pergola can create the perfect atmosphere. Carefully chosen outdoor furniture can provide an excellent place for guests to relax and socialize, while outdoor lighting in the form of twinkling string ...

Summer is a fantastic season for kids to embrace the great outdoors and indulge in endless hours of play and exploration--which they can do right from your own backyard! With longer days, warm weather, lots of sunshine and summer break, kids have the perfect opportunity to engage in outdoor activities, which can promote physical, mental, and social development. Whether it’s running through sprinklers, building sandcastles at the beach, riding bicycles, playing catch in the yard, or simply playing imaginative games in your yard, there are a million possibilities for ways to keep your kids entertained this summer, even without excessive screen time.  Playing outdoors can encourage creativity, physical fitness, problem-solving skills, and fosters social development as children navigate relationships with friends and siblings. The freedom that comes with summer break allows kiddos to enjoy nature, breathe in the fresh air, and create lasting childhood memories of time spent in the yard...

Landscaping your backyard can be a fun and rewarding experience! It lets you exercise your creativity and is a fulfilling endeavor as you see your vision coming to life as your own personalized outdoor sanctuary. At Bella Vista Landscape , we are eager to help you thoroughly enjoy the landscaping process! From selecting plants to layouts, hardscape elements and water features , there are endless opportunities for self-expression that can be implemented via our landscape design services . Whether you envision the perfect garden beds to showcase your green thumb or a firepit with inviting seating areas, the decisions you make about your landscaping will contribute to the ambiance, aesthetics, and functionality of your property--not to mention raising property values.  It can be handy to hire a professional for some elements of landscaping, although there are many elements that you may be able to DIY with a few handy friends. Today, we’ll be discussing hardscaping, which is defined a...

At Bella Vista Landscape , we are professionals, and we get it-- landscape design for a property with a slope in the yard or a hilly area can be challenging, especially if you want it to be a functional space! With our years of experience and expertise, we can help you with the careful planning, design, and execution it takes to create a beautiful and usable space, regardless of the topography of your yard. Give us a call at (208) 995-3532 or fill out our online contact form if you’d like to work with a professional, which we highly recommend! Working with a professional can greatly reduce the uncertainty and the trial-and-error that can be part of this task, and our team of experts is eager to help you create your dream yard. In the meantime, we will share a list of options for landscaping a sloped property.  Use a retaining wall to eliminate the slope entirely. If you already know that you don’t want to deal with the sloped part of your property--whether it’s because lawn mowi...

As the Boise and Meridian, Idaho areas continue to grow, we continue to see construction on single family homes, which are sometimes purchased before landscaping is performed. At Bella Vista Landscape , our landscape design service have been in high demand, and we have loved serving new homeowners or friends and neighbors new to the Treasure Valley by helping them create a space on their properties that fit their vision and are perfect for their unique lifestyles. We have seen an increase in homes with a smaller yard as demand calls for larger homes or homes built on smaller properties; today, we will be discussing tips to create a beautiful landscape even with a limited or smaller yard.  Tip #1: Create a focal point Much like photography or drawing or painting, a focal point is a point of visual interest in your yard, and intentionality can make even a small yard stand out. Being mindful of different elements you want to include in your yard can create a beautiful space that feel...

We can see it now: the sun is setting on a warm summer night over the garden of your dreams. There are freshly picked raspberries on your plate, and the laughing eyes of your youngest seem to light up even more as they enjoy the greatest treat of all: a berry, fresh off the vine, sun-warmed with the sweetness of a late June day.  Do you like the idea of growing your own food, but perhaps don’t know where to start? We do, too, and we also love the trending idea that not all foodscapes have to include a boxy square-foot garden box or an area that reduces the amount of yard your kids have to play in. At Bella Vista Landscape , we love exploring landscaping ideas, and this trend is one we have loved from the moment we heard of it! Homes typically have some kind of garden space around the home, and planting edible plants among your traditional perennials is a great way to maximize space and grow your own vegetables. When you choose to incorporate edible plants along with ornamental ones...