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Roses have a special place in our gardens. From the classic beauty of hybrid tea roses to the abundant blooms of floribundas, shrub roses, and climbing varieties, roses can provide color, fragrance, and enjoyment from spring through fall. With the right care throughout the year, roses can thrive in our Treasure Valley gardens for many seasons. However, our Idaho climate presents a few challenges. Hot, dry summers, occasional late spring freezes, and cold winter temperatures m

Starting a new lawn from seed is one of the most economical ways to establish a beautiful, healthy lawn. In the Boise and Treasure Valley area, however, successful lawn establishment depends on more than simply spreading seed and turning on the sprinkler. Our hot, dry summers, cold winters, alkaline soils, and sometimes heavy clay soils all play a role in how well a new lawn gets established. With good soil preparation, the right grass seed, proper watering, and a little pati

A beautiful landscape rarely happens by accident. Whether you're starting with a completely blank yard or simply trying to improve an existing landscape, taking some time to develop a plan before you start planting can save you money, prevent problems, and give you a landscape that becomes more beautiful with each passing year. And here in the Treasure Valley, fall can be an excellent time to begin. Cooler temperatures, warm soil and the return of seasonal moisture can make f

There was a time when a backyard was simply a place for a lawn, a few shrubs and perhaps a patio or barbecue. Today, outdoor spaces have become much more than that. For many homeowners, the backyard has become an extension of the home—a place to relax, entertain, cook, garden and enjoy time with family and friends. And while summer may be winding down here in the Treasure Valley, fall can be one of the most enjoyable seasons for outdoor living. The cooler temperatures, changi

A beautiful, healthy lawn doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right fertilizer, proper timing, adequate water and, perhaps most importantly, healthy soil.

Landscaping Refined Fall is one of the best times of the year for planting trees and other landscape plants here in the Treasure Valley. The soil is still warm, daytime temperatures are beginning to cool, and fall moisture helps newly planted trees get established with less transplant stress. As long as the ground can still be dug, trees can be planted throughout the fall. Cooler weather allows trees to concentrate on developing their root systems rather than supporting the v

As summer begins to give way to fall in the Treasure Valley, our gardens start to change. Some flowers are finishing their bloom, annuals are beginning to look tired, the tomatoes might not ripen quite as quickly as they did just a week or so, and the landscape takes on a slightly different character as the days become shorter. This is a wonderful time to take another look at your landscape—not just at the plants, but at the spaces between them. One of the easiest ways to add

The garden is becoming more than something we look at. It is becoming somewhere we go.

As summer begins to wind down, many Treasure Valley gardeners start thinking about putting the garden to bed. But don't be too quick to hang up your gardening gloves! September and October are among the best months of the year for many planting projects in Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley. Working in the garden Cooler temperatures and shorter days mean less stress on newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials. And while our Treasure Valley autumns can be dry, cooler w

The most common reason is consistently moist soil.

Some gifts are enjoyed for a season. Others become part of your family for generations. Planting a tree to celebrate a special moment in life can be one of those gifts. A new baby. A wedding. A birthday. A graduation. A new home. An anniversary. A retirement. Or simply a moment in life that deserves to be remembered. Instead of giving something that eventually gets tucked away in a drawer or forgotten on a shelf, consider planting something that grows and changes right alongs

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Keep watering - but water wisely

A summer garden in full bloom August can be one of the most demanding months for gardeners in Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley. Hot temperatures, dry conditions, and long summer days can put extra stress on lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetable gardens. But August is also an important transition month. The choices you make now can help your landscape finish the summer strong and prepare it for the cooler months ahead. Here are some important things to keep on y

July and August can be some of the toughest months for gardeners in the Treasure Valley. With temperatures climbing into the triple digits, it’s easy to look at your flowers, vegetables, and shrubs and think something is terribly wrong. In most cases, however, your plants are simply responding to the heat. Many plants naturally slow their growth during extended periods of extreme temperatures. Leaves may droop in the afternoon, blossoms may fade more quickly, and vegetables l

Every gardener knows the disappointment of discovering...

Some weeds simply compete with your flowers and vegetables...