post falls, id

Landscaping and Irrigation in Post Falls, Idaho

Post Falls offers a wide range of landscaping opportunities thanks to its soils, climate, and established neighborhoods. Many of the city’s older neighborhoods developed in areas that were once heavily forested, leaving mature trees and established yards, while newer neighborhoods were often built on prairie or farmland, giving homeowners a fresh canvas for landscaping and tree planting.

Drainage and soil conditions vary across the city. Older yards generally have mature trees and established lawns that support healthy soil but can create shading and root challenges. Newer properties may include a mix of rocky soil, sandy loam, and imported fill, which can lead to drainage challenges in some areas. Soil amending and careful planting help lawns, gardens, and new trees thrive across both older and newer neighborhoods. On newer lots with full sun exposure due to the lack of mature trees, sun-tolerant plants such as ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, and hardy perennials grow especially well, while new tree plantings can be used to gradually create shade and structure.

Post Falls receives less snowfall than some neighboring regions, which, along with well-draining soils, allows for favorable growing conditions and a longer growing season. The area falls in USDA Growing Zone 6b, supporting a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and fruit trees.

Many properties feature mature Pine, Spruce, and Fir trees, along with deciduous species like Maples, Elms, and Aspens. These trees provide shade and character while influencing soil and irrigation needs. Shade-tolerant plants such as Hosta, Heuchera, Ferns, Bleeding Heart, and Woodland Grasses thrive under these conditions, complementing established lawns and gardens. On newer lots, homeowners have the chance to plant new trees and shape the future canopy and overall landscape style of the property.

Older irrigation systems in Post Falls can include rigid piping that cracks over time, worn sprinkler heads, and outdated controllers. Modern systems solve these issues with flexible piping, durable heads, proper spacing, and updated controllers for precise watering. With professional installation and maintenance, lawns, gardens, and newly planted trees remain healthy and evenly watered.

Black Mountain Landscaping provides full landscaping and irrigation services throughout Post Falls, including irrigation repairs, system upgrades, seasonal maintenance, planting, bed refreshes, drainage improvements, tree and shrub installation, and landscape updates for every property. We also specialize in custom water features, such as ponds, bubblers, and waterfalls, and landscape lighting to enhance both the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces.

Every property is unique. At Black Mountain Landscaping, we work with older established yards and newer developments alike, ensuring that your landscaping thrives now and for years to come. From irrigation updates to full landscape transformations, we can help you create a beautiful, healthy, and functional outdoor space in Post Falls.