Landscaping in Idaho

Everything that grows, dies, or eats your hostas in Idaho — and what it costs to hire someone to deal with it.

USDA Hardiness Zone
3a–7b
Best Grass Types
Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue
Planting Window
April–May, September
Top Local Pests
Voles, Billbugs, Cutworms
Avg. Landscaper Cost
$50–$85/hr

What this means for your yard

Idaho sits in USDA hardiness zone 3a–7b, which means the grasses that survive here are kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue. Plant new lawns or beds during the april–may, september window — outside that range you're working against the climate, not with it.

Local landscapers in Idaho typically charge $50–$85/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.