Q: When can I remove the flowers and leaves on bulbs that have faded? A: You can remove the flower …
By Jean Murray, Iowa State University Extension Living May. 16, 2015 6:00 pm3779d ago
Q: When can I remove the flowers and leaves on bulbs that have faded? A: You can remove the flower …
N/A Living May. 16, 2015 1:57 pm3779d ago
Ready to relax outside this summer? You’ll likely have plenty of friends to join you. ‘Patio furniture is probably one …
Sponsored by Forever Green Living May. 9, 2015 9:00 pm3786d ago
Patio season is in full swing. To create your perfect outdoor space, consider shade, screening, ambience and flow, says Lucy …
By Becki Lynch, Iowa State University Extension Living May. 9, 2015 6:00 pm3786d ago
I’d like to honor my mother and grandmother today by sharing their favorite flower with you: the Alcea rosea or …
By Shirley Ruedy, correspondent Living May. 2, 2015 9:00 pm3793d ago
Nicholas Staddon is a plant expert by trade, a charmer by nature. Says the native of Britain in a telephone …
By Jean Murray, Iowa State University Extension
Living May. 2, 2015 6:00 pm3793d ago
Q: It’s spring, and the weeds are growing faster than the plants. How do I keep the weeds from taking …
Living Apr. 26, 2015 11:00 am3799d ago
Entering Gae and Deane Richardson’s house at 1414 Eighth Ave. in Marion is like walking into an art gallery. Sculptures, …
Living Apr. 25, 2015 9:00 pm3800d ago
If you want your garden to grow to its fullest potential, look up and dig deep before you head to …
By Lisa Slattery, Iowa State University Extension
Living Apr. 25, 2015 6:00 pm3800d ago
You don’t need to have a big space to plant a vegetable garden. First, determine how much space you do …
By Judy Stevens, Iowa State University Extension
Living Apr. 18, 2015 5:58 pm3807d ago
Your carbon footprint or CO2 output is important. As a gardener, do you contribute to the problem or solve the …
Living Apr. 11, 2015 9:00 pm3814d ago
Just like you should avoid grocery shopping when hungry, you shouldn’t start a landscape project without a plan. ‘You may …
By Jean Murray, Iowa State University Extension
Living Apr. 11, 2015 6:00 pm3814d ago
Q: I love seeing hummingbirds, and I’d like to attract more of them to my garden. How do I do …
Living Apr. 4, 2015 9:00 pm3821d ago
Kitchen cabinets do more than store dishes and hold up countertops, they are literally the foundation of a kitchen, both …
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