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Master Your Gardening Project with the Mulch & Soil Calculator
Simply enter your bed's length, width, and depth, and the calculator will tell you exactly how much material you'll need.

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Understanding USDA Hardiness Zones in Boise, Idaho
Get to know what zone you're in...

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Woodstock Chimes: Where Beautiful Sounds Meets Timeless Garden Style
Discover the Difference That Quality, Craftsmanship, and Beautiful Music Can Make in Your Garden COMING SOON! There is something special about sitting on the patio on a quiet afternoon, enjoying the garden, and listening to the gentle music of wind chimes moving in the breeze. Their sound can bring a sense of peace to an outdoor space, making a garden feel even more inviting. But not all wind chimes sound alike. While many are designed primarily for their appearance, some are

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Discover European Soaps: Everyday Luxury for You, Your Home, and Someone Special
The appeal extends beyond traditional soaps. European Soaps also offers body butters, hand creams, bath products, specialty gift sets, and home fragrances—making it easy to find something for nearly every occasion.

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Discover Paradigm Foodworks: Extraordinary Flavors for Everyday Living
COMING SOON! At The Home & Garden Store/Aloha Home and Garden, we believe some of life's greatest pleasures come from the simple things: a beautiful garden, a delicious meal shared with family, or an afternoon spent visiting with friends. Good food has a special way of bringing people together, and sometimes a single ingredient can turn an ordinary meal into something memorable. That's why we're excited to introduce Paradigm Foodworks, a distinctive line of specialty foods fe

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Starting a New Lawn from Seed
Starting a new lawn from seed is an affordable way to create a healthy, beautiful yard. With the right preparation, seed selection, watering routine, and patience, you can grow a lawn that is well suited to your soil and climate. 1. Choose the best time to plant Cool-season grasses usually perform best when planted in early fall, while warm-season grasses are generally planted in late spring or early summer. Aim for a period when temperatures support germination and young gra

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Why Is My Rhubarb Flowering? What Boise Gardeners Should Know...
If your rhubarb suddenly sends up a tall flower stalk in the spring, don't worry—you haven't done anything terribly wrong. What gardeners often call "bolting" is simply rhubarb entering its natural reproductive stage and producing a flower instead of putting all of its energy into growing those large, edible stalks we enjoy. For gardeners in Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley, flowering rhubarb can be particularly noticeable because our growing season can quickly transi

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It's PUMPKIN Season at Aloha Home and Garden
Pumpkin Season at Aloha Home and Garden - two of Charlie and Mary's great grandchildren... It's Pumpkin Season at Aloha Home and Garden! There’s something special about the arrival of fall. Cooler mornings, changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and the return of familiar seasonal traditions all signal that it’s time to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. One of the easiest ways to bring that warm, welcoming feeling of fall to your home is with pumpkins. Pumpkins

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How to Design a Landscape: From a Blank Yard to a Beautiful Plan
ask yourself what you want your landscape to accomplish?

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Bring the Cooking Outdoors with a Blackstone 28-Inch XL Griddle
The 28-inch XL Blackstone gives you a generous cooking surface that makes it possible...

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Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plant — and Save!
Aloha Home and Garden Blow-Out SALE 2026 There’s a definite change in the air around the garden center. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are cooling, and fall is beginning to show its colors. It’s also a great time to take a fresh look at your landscape—and this year, you can do it while taking advantage of some exceptional savings! Our Fall Blow-Out Sale is now underway at Aloha Home & Garden/The Home & Garden Store, with savings of 25% to 50% off on a wide var

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September in the Boise Garden: Let’s think next Spring - 10 Things to Do Now for a Healthier Garden Next Spring
September is one of the most useful months of the year for Treasure Valley gardeners. The intense heat of summer is beginning to ease, but the soil is still warm enough for roots to continue growing. That makes September an excellent time to plant, transplant, improve your soil and prepare your landscape for the coming winter. While it may feel like the gardening season is winding down, September is really a transition month — and there is still plenty to do. Here are 10 thin

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Outdoor Living in the Fall: Make the Most of Your Backyard Before Winter Arrives
Bringing fall color onto the patio

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Why Customers Love Gaston’s Bakery — And You Can Buy Their Fresh Breads & Pastries at The Home & Garden Store
Boise locals know Gaston’s Bakery as one of the city’s most beloved artisan bakeries — a place where old‑world craftsmanship meets fresh, Idaho ingredients. Their breads and pastries are made with traditional European techniques, slow fermentation, and a commitment to quality that you can taste in every bite. It’s no surprise that customers across the Treasure Valley seek out their loaves, croissants, and specialty pastries week after week. At Aloha Home and Garden, we’re pro

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Gardening Trends for 2027: What's Coming to Treasure Valley Gardens?
What Will These Trends Mean for Boise and the Treasure Valley?

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September Tree Sale
September, you can save 40% off our regular retail price on ALL TREES!

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Pet-Friendly Plants for Boise Gardens: Beautiful Choices for Homes with Dogs and Cats
Have a dog or cat at home? You don't have to choose between a beautiful garden and your pet's safety. Discover some of our favorite pet-friendly plants for Boise-area homes and gardens.

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Fungus Gnats: Why They're in Your Houseplants and How to Get Rid of Them!
If you’ve noticed tiny black flies flying around your houseplants, you’re not alone. Fungus gnats are one of the most common pests we hear about from houseplant gardeners—and they can seem to appear almost overnight. The good news is that fungus gnats are usually more of a nuisance than a serious threat to established houseplants. The key to controlling them is understanding where they come from and what their larvae are doing in the soil. What Are Fungus Gnats? Fungus gnats

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What to Do in Your Garden in Late August/Early September: 7 Things to Do Now...
Late August/early September can be one of the most rewarding times in the garden here in the Treasure Valley. Your plants have had a long growing season, many are at their peak, and there is still plenty of gardening to enjoy before fall arrives. At The Home & Garden Store, we know that gardening in the Boise area comes with its own challenges. Hot, dry weather, alkaline soil, and intense summer sun can all affect how your plants perform. A little attention now can help keep

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Gaston's Breads & Pastries are here!
Looking for the best breads and pastries in Boise? Try one of our delicious breads and pastries from Gaston's Bakery and you'll be hooked for life! My favorite croissant is Chocolate Almond, but another favorite is their Cinnamon croissant. When it comes to breads, our best seller is no doubt Sourdough, but if you haven't tried their Zucchini Chocolate, you're missing out.

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