March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers such as spruce, pine and yew, March is a little ...

If you are keen to emulate some Japanese garden ideas in your own backyard, the easiest place to start is with some new tree ...

If you are considering adding these lovely trees to your house, congratulations on a smart decision. But while these trees cannot grow too tall, they still require pruning to develop healthily. We ...

We’ve been experiencing fairly warm temperatures and may be looking forward to being outdoors, but don’t start too early on ...

Spring will be here before you know it. Here are the four top tasks to tackle in the garden before it officially arrives.

Picture this: a lush landscape brimming with plants that stay attractive year-round without you, the gardener, having to lift ...

Learn what Iowans say about their experience of extension education. An upcoming Rural Action Partnership Event in Spencer March 26 will connect taxpayers affected by last summer's disasters with ...

Oak wilt spreads from diseased to healthy trees either below ground via connected roots or above ground by insects. DO NOT prune oaks from April through July to prevent infection by sap beetles.

Especially when it comes to cultivating young plants, you never want to look at your pruning as a one-and-done affair. You’ll want to look at your young tree and think about how long you’ll ...