Here are some tips on making the most out of your planter box gardens this year. We have a lot of different planters to choose from and any one of them would make a lovely patio garden for you to enjoy. Making the Most of Planter Box Gardens 1. Planter boxes are a wonderful new […]
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Making the Most out of Planter Gardens
Come see us!
To start the season off, Wood Country would like to invite you to a couple of shows we are doing in the month of February! Our first is Southern Idaho’s Home and Garden Show, held at the Expo Center in Twin Falls, Idaho on February 14-16, 2014. Nothing like a home town show to […]
Wood Types for Adirondack Chairs
A variety of types of wood can be used to make the classic Adirondack chair. Each type reflects the quality and longevity of the chair. At Wood Country, we make sure to use the highest quality Western Red Cedar to maximize longevity and beauty. Pine: Pine is fine for short term but it is […]
Caring for Cedar Furniture: Keep it looking great and lasting longer
Beautiful, durable and naturally resistant to rot, insects and warping, cedar is an excellent choice for patio furniture. If you have cedar furniture, it is important that you know and completely understand how to appropriately care for it. The idea behind the care of this type of furniture is to allow it to age in […]
Harvesting Zucchini
I planted one of my Raised Vegetable Garden Bins with Zucchini this year and have been enjoying my harvest for about 3 weeks now. The plant loves the climate of the bin and has been producing an abundant crop. It grows over the side of bin so that the zucchini is easy to pick. I […]
June Gardening Tips
Early June is a great time to finish planting gardens, containers and hanging baskets. It’s also the perfect time to relax on your deck, porch or patio and enjoy the beautiful colors of the garden. June is a great month for outdoor entertaining and showing off your yard and garden when plants are fresh and […]
What is Cedar?
What is commonly referred to as aromatic red cedar is actually a species of juniper, which tends to grow throughout most of North America north of the Mexican border and east of California. It is a fine grain wood that is very light, durable and fragrant. While it has a long history of use in […]
Grow the Perfect Tomato with our Cedar Planter Boxes
Why grow tomatoes at home? Home grown tomatoes taste better! But did you know that tomatoes are also an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant that contributes to overall health and well-being? Plus, it’s easy to grow a bountiful crop with just a few easy steps. So why wait? Now is the time to join […]
Year-Round Gardening: A Timeline!
GARDENING TIMELINE Your garden will benefit from maintenance performed routinely, according to the season. The following timeline provides some seasonal guidelines for successful gardening. Early Spring (March/April) The warmer weather of early spring allows garden debris and soil to soften enough for cleaning and preparation. Removing dead leaves and other fragments from your Wood […]
Spring Clean Up!!
Our handmade line of products are made with Western Red Cedar and can be left unstained without losing its strength or longevity. Western Red Cedar has been specifically chosen for our products because it holds up so well outdoors even in the harshest weather conditions. Wood Grain: Over a long period of time […]