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How to care for your lawns this spring

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Aaron Steil, Brianna Bohling-Hall
Published April 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Iowa has turned green over the past couple of weeks and grass is starting to grow. Iowa State University turf grass specialist Adam Thoms discusses about spring lawn chores and how you know when it’s time to mow, and then Aaron Steil joins the conversation to answer listener questions.

Guests

  • Adam Thoms, turf grass specialist, Iowa State University  
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture extension specialist, Iowa State University  
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Aaron Steil
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
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Brianna Bohling-Hall
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