Backyard Boxes Boise

03/25/2021

Have a four legged friend?

Make sure your pet and garden stay safe this spring and summer!

Important Message: With online shopping at an all-time high, standard delivery may take 4-8 business days after an item has been shipped. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

03/09/2021

These Backyard Boxes garden beds are looking for a new forever family. Message us to adopt one today!

Order by March 17th and we'll take 15% off your order!

03/04/2021

Sometimes rectangles just aren't your thing. We get it. How's a triangle for ya?

03/03/2021

Nerd out on soil with us!

Get your soil plan ready by reading up on soil fertility from the U of I at https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/soil-fertility-in-organic-systems-a-guide-for-gardeners-and-small-acreage-farmers.

Then head over to BackyardBoxes.com to get your garden beds ordered!

This publication discusses the many types of fertilizers and soil amendments available for organic plant production. Fertilizer formulations, nutrient availability, and application practices for commo ...

03/01/2021

Having some fun with the new branding iron!

02/24/2021

Some vegetables thrive in containers and will take over any space you give them (I'm looking at you tomatoes!). Backyard Boxes tomato boxes work great for mature tomato plants, but also support peppers and eggplant!

Learn more from CSU and check out our tomato planters at https://backyardboxes.com/raised-gardens/

https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/vegetables/1838-container-vegetable-varieties/

Growing vegetables in containers is becoming extremely popular and is a viable solution for small urban lots, patios and balconies.

02/23/2021

Eager to get going?

Order standard boxes by Tuesday and we'll get them to you by Saturday. Be ready to work in your garden this weekend, by giving us a call today!

All standard boxes include those listed on our website (www.backyardboxes.com). Turnaround time on custom boxes is typically 1 week.

02/19/2021

Believe it or not, we're not far from planting time for hardy vegetables like broccoli and spinach. Check out this handy guide from the U of I Ada County Extension for target dates on when you should start planting:https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/county/Ada/planting-dates.pdf

Want to start even earlier? Try a cold box from BackyardBoxes.com!

02/18/2021

New sign up in front of the shop.

Wanna come by to see the boxes and how they're made? We host shop visits by appointment. Message us on Facebook or at backyardboxes.com to schedule a time to drop by.

02/17/2021

Need something a little different? We got that.

We can turn around most custom sizes within a week or less, like this 30" tall box (next to our extra tall 21" size for scale. Get this box for your garden only at BackyardBoxes.com

02/16/2021

We've got composting on the mind this week. You too?

If you're curious about how to get started composting, we'll break it down for you in 2 easy steps.

Step 1 - Read this: https://www.planetnatural.com/composting.../getting-started/
Step 2 - Get a Backyard Boxes compost bin

With 25+ years of experience Planet Natural is more than a garden supply store. We're also a resource with advice on many organic gardening related topics.