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Spot and treat those plant spots early
When plants start growing and insects start buzzing, plant diseases aren't far behind. There's no way to protect your garden from everything that can…
2 months, 1 week ago
Stumped on which tree to pick?
When you plant a tree, the hope is that it will remain healthy and strong for decades but the recommendations for what to plant often change faster t…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The root to great fruit
Spring is the perfect time to start planting fruit trees, bushes, vines and brambles. While it may take some time before you can enjoy the fruits of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The bugs are back in town
A few days of sunny weather in late winter or early spring, and the bugs are immediately back. It raises questions like, how do these tiny creatures …
3 months, 1 week ago
Fine pruning your fruit trees
Our relationship with fruit trees is a little different than our relationship with other trees. Iowa State University’s Suzanne Slack shares advice a…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
BONUS: Exploding trees? Please!
Extremely cold temperatures can put pressure and tension on trees as the outside freezes faster than the inside. This can cause cracks in the tree. F…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Prune with purpose
Some trees, like oaks, need to be pruned during the dormant season to avoid diseases — though you'll likely want to wait for warmer winter days. Mark…
4 months ago
Getting to the root of African violets
African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. Iowa State University horticultur…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
BONUS: A ditch tree for free
Have you got your Christmas tree yet? If you haven't, there's still enough time to check out your local ditch. In this bonus episode, we hear from on…
5 months, 1 week ago
Mistletoe, holly, and all plants jolly
As winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and the solstice bring light into the darkest time of year, we’re taking a closer look at the plants tied…
5 months, 1 week ago