We offer delivery services with charges based on your zip code. If you choose to pick up the product yourself, a service charge still applies. To determine the delivery/service charge, please call one of our associates with your zip code. The delivery fee is usually a one-time charge per delivery, covering all your merchandise in one trip. However, if multiple trips are needed, additional charges may apply.

The Home & Garden Store is owned and managed by Charlie Hartman., and Aloha Home and Garden is owned and managed by Dennis Cabrera. Both are located at 4291 S. Cloverdale Rd. in Boise, however Charlie's business is part-time and only sells a few garden products. Both companies are separate entities. Charlie helps Dennis with sales and customer knowledge. Previously, Charlie rented the property from Dennis.

The phone number for Aloha Home and Garden's phone number is 208-350-6888. During the spring and summer months, we are quite busy and are often working with customers in the garden area. As such, it would be likely that no one will be in retail to answer the phone. In that case, we ask you to kindly call back later or you can leave us a message on this site or call Charlie on his cell phone: 208-890-6100.

Yes, we offer landscape consultation services by appointment. The cost is billed hourly, and availability varies by season. Spring and fall are busy, so book early. Payment is due at the appointment. We also provide landscape design services. Contact us for more details.

Yes. We have an Idaho Certified Nurseryman on staff most days who can certainly help you with all your home and garden questions.

We offer top-quality fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides from brands like Ferti-lome, Hi-Yield, Natural Guard, IFA products, and Fox Farm. Occasionally, we stock products from big box stores if they meet our standards. Expect outstanding quality at a reasonable price.

The Home & Garden Store sells both indoor and outdoor statuary. When most avid gardeners refer to outdor statuary, they are thinking of concrete and think of indoor statuary as resin. Of course we sell concrete statuary primary for outdoor usage, however some folks use it indoors. We don't typically recommend using resin outside even though it can hold up to our weather fairly well, especially if it's placed in a protected area, away from our intense summer heat and the sun's summer rays. Plastic is not recommended for outdoor use unless you plan on disposing of it at the end of a season or two. When purchasing a splashing fountain, keep in mind that most fountains splash water outside the basin and can damage floors.

We carry a wide range of garden supplies including garden hoses, watering devices, garden gloves, weed barriers in various lengths and widths, and both outdoor and indoor garden decor. Additionally, The Home & Garden Store offers house plants and all the necessary supplies to care for them.

The best time to plant trees or shrubs is when the soil is workable. Spring and fall are ideal because the weather is milder, and plants have time to establish roots. Spring offers a great selection, while fall often has discounts. Always consult with our experts at The Home & Garden Store for personalized advice. Call us at 208.917.4820 or 208.890.6100 (cell phone/Charlie) for more information.

Pruning depends on the type of tree or shrub. Generally, prune around mid-October to the first frost, or in early spring. Remove dead or diseased branches, and never prune more than 1/3 of the plant in one season. For specific advice, call us at 208-917-4820 or 208.890.6100 (Charlie's cell phone).

Sunlight is crucial for plants. Some, like rhododendrons and azaleas, need shade in the hot afternoon, while others, like maple or honey locust, need full sun. Determine the sunlight in your planting area to choose the right plants. Consider factors like privacy, height, and soil conditions. For personalized advice, visit us at The Home & Garden Store.

The size of your plant can vary. For example, a Bruns Spruce usually grows between 7 to 9 feet, but in ideal conditions, it can reach 15 to 20 feet. Factors like age, growing conditions, and specific cultivar play a role. For more details on this subject, check out our blog post "How large will my plant grow?"

In short, herbicide enhancer offers a few advantages over spreader sticker. For the long version, we suggest you go to The Home & Garden Store website, click on the "Blog" header at the top of the page and go to the title page "Ferti-lome Spreader Sticker vs. Ferti-lome Herbicide".

Bindweed, also known as "Morning Glory," is tough to control. For detailed strategies, visit our website, click on the "Blog" dropdown, and search for "Field Bindweed Control Strategies for Gardeners".

Most spiders are an asset in many cases in the Boise area, however there are a few that are not so welcome. Hobo spiders are one of them. To find out how to safeguard your home against hobo spiders, go to our website, The Home & Garden Store and select the "Blog" dropdown box that's located at the top of the screen and search for "Effective Hobo Spider Traps For Your Home".

Your Japanese maple could be dying due to watering or fertilizing issues, or it might have a virus like fusarium wilt. For more details, visit our website, click on the "Blog" header, and search for "Understanding Fusarium Wilt." You can also visit our garden center at 4291 S. Cloverdale Rd. in Boise for professional help.

That's a problem many of us face in the Boise area and throughout Idaho. See our website on your phone, tablet, or computer. you can find us at www.thehomeandgardenstore.com, (www.thehomeandgardenstore.com,)then click on the "Blog" tab at the top of the screen, and search for How to Remedy Alkaline Soil for Better Garden Results". We hope this article will help you with your problem, but always feel free to stop by our garden center for more information. We're located at 4291 S. Cloverdale Rd. in Boise or call us at 208.917.4820.

Yes, it's extremely important to wrap them for the first four to five years. Refer to the "Blog" page on our website to find out why it's critical to wrap your trees in the winter.