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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

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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

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you will often find dedicated landscapers actively engaged in landscaping projects throughout the growing season