The Latest from Garden Variety
Native plants improve biodiversity and help local insects and wildlife thrive. Dani Gehr sits in for Charity Nebbe, and she talks with Iowa State Extension horticulture specialist Ray Kruse about what natives have succeeded in his garden and what plants he's needed to pull.
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To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. -
Late August and early September is when you should introduce cover crops to your home garden. -
Emil Rinderspacher is one of 21 gardeners who are opening their yards to the public for Project Green’s Open Gardens Weekend at the end of June.
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Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that came to North America from Europe in the 1800s. -
Spring is here, and Mother’s Day is upon us. Now is the perfect time to look for gardening gifts. -
Whether you have low light levels in your north-facing apartment, or forget to water your plants, these varieties won't quit.
