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Freshly harvested radishes from a Boise vegetable garden

Garden Resources for Boise Gardeners

Plant care guides, seasonal gardening tips and growing advice for Boise and Treasure Valley gardens.

Plant Care Guides for Boise Gardens

Explore our guides below for planting tips, watering advice, and growing information tailored to Boise and Treasure Valley gardens — from hanging baskets and patio containers to vegetables,berries and fruit trees.

Boise Planting Calendar

A month-by-month guide for planting vegetables
in Boise and the Treasure Valley.

Download Planting Calendar

Flowers & Ornamental Plants

Hanging Basket, Ground Pot and Flower Bag Care Sheet

Watering, fertilizing, and maintenance advice to keep hanging baskets and patio containers full, balanced, and blooming through Boise’s summer heat.

Download Hanging Basket Guide

Clematis Care
 

Planting depth, pruning guidance, and support tips to help clematis vines thrive in Idaho’s sun and seasonal temperature swings.

 

Download Clematis Guide

Air Plant Care
 

Light, watering, and display tips to keep air plants healthy indoors or on covered patios throughout Boise’s changing seasons.

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Download Air Plant Guide

Fruit & Vegetable Growing Guides

From backyard berries to patio tomatoes, our growing guides are tailored to Boise’s sun, soil, and seasonal swings. Explore planting tips, pruning advice, and harvest guidance for Treasure Valley gardens.

Blackberries

Pruning and support tips for strong canes and reliable Idaho harvests.

Download Blackberry Guide

Strawberries

Planting depth & runner management tips for sweet, productive beds.

Download Strawberry Guide

Asparagus

Crown planting and long-term care tips for years of dependable harvests.

Download Asparagus Guide

Rhubarb

Planting depth and seasonal care guidance for sturdy spring stalks.

Download Rhubarb Guide

Blueberries

Soil preparation and watering guidance for healthy plants in Boise gardens.

Download Blueberry Guide

Fruit Trees

Planting, pruning, & watering basics for long-term tree health in Idaho’s climate.

Download Fruit Tree Guide

Horseradish

Root division and containment advice for vigorous garden growth.

Download Horseradish Guide

Tomatoes

Support, feeding, & watering tips for abundant Idaho yields.

Download Tomato Guide

Raspberries

Seasonal cane care and pruning advice for steady summer fruit.

Download Raspberry Guide

Bareroot Fruit Trees

Early-spring planting guidance for strong root establishment and growth.

Download Bare Root Guide

Peppers

Sun, spacing, and watering tips for thriving summer plants in Boise heat.

Download Pepper Guide

Lettuce Baskets & Bags

Compact growing tips for fresh greens on patios and small spaces.

Download Lettuce Guide

Seasonal Gardening Tips for Boise

Boise’s climate brings hot summers, cool spring nights, and dry conditions that affect how plants grow. These quick seasonal tips can help Treasure Valley gardeners get the most from their gardens.

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Spring

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  • Plant cool-season vegetables like lettuce, peas, and radishes early.

  • Protect young plants from late frost.

  • Start fertilizing containers and hanging baskets.

 

Summer

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  • Water deeply in the morning to help plants handle Boise’s heat.

  • Mulch vegetable beds to retain moisture.

  • Harvest regularly to encourage more production.

 

Fall

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  • Plant garlic and prepare beds for next season.

  • Divide perennials and clean up vegetable beds.

  • Add compost to improve soil for next year.

 

Winter

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  • Plan next year’s garden layout.

  • Prune dormant fruit trees.

  • Start seeds indoors for early crops.

Visit Our Boise Garden Center

Looking for healthy plants for your garden? Visit our Boise greenhouse to see what's currently growing and get personalized advice from our team.

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