Articles Tagged: Gardening in Iowa

Estimates of tree/shrub damage in Linn County are almost 100 percent – it’s difficult to find ANY foundation plants that …

I hope that by the time you read this, you are back in your home, your power is back on, …

Each month, Master Gardeners provide some maintenance ideas for your annuals, perennials, vegetables, lawns, trees and shrubs. These gardening tips …

Q: When should I cut my milkweed? I want to make sure I leave it long enough to help the …

Q. I saw on social media that some people are receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail. Is this a real …

Q: My Asiatic lily plant is turning brown. Can I move them now? A: Yes, you can move them. Dig …

I’ve been in my garden now for more than 30 years. The first decade was spent establishing the beds and …

Q: How do I remove ivy vines from siding? A: Cut the vines away from the siding. Don’t pull because …

Weeding is a chore that few home gardeners enjoy doing. In this article we’ll discuss what a weed is, why …

Penstemons have been valued for centuries, but it’s only in recent decades that they’ve become more widely planted in Iowa …

During those dog days of summer, some parts of your garden may look stressed and tired. Even watering doesn’t correct …

Q: When should I prune my grape vines? A: You need to prune vines in late winter or early spring. …

Q: It looks like I have carpenter ants in trees (pine tree, ash, etc.) What should I do? A: Use …

Each month, the Master Gardeners will provide some maintenance ideas for your annuals, perennials, vegetables, lawns, trees and shrubs. These …

Back when I was a beginning gardener, I purposely sought out those plants that carried warning labels. These were the …