Gardening

Traditional turf grass lawns aren’t very absorbent. When there’s a major rain event water runs off of lawns into storm gutters, swelling streams and rivers. Rain gardens can help. We learn more about them on this edition of Talk of Iowa.

Traditional turf grass lawns aren’t very absorbent. When there’s a major rain event water runs off of lawns into storm gutters, swelling streams and rivers. Rain gardens can help. We learn more about them on this edition of Talk of Iowa.

Plantlife is resilient and endlessly diverse. The perfect example? The many different methods that can be used for plant propagation.

Plantlife is resilient and endlessly diverse. The perfect example? The many different methods that can be used for plant propagation.

This "Hort Day" edition of the show talks about the Poinsettia, its history and how to care for the plants through the holiday season.

As the use of cover crops continues to increase on local farms, home gardeners may be interested in trying the practice in their very own backyard.

Right now we’re anticipating the rich yellows, oranges and reds of fall, but it’s also time to start thinking about the vibrant colors of spring. On this edition of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe and the "hort gang" talk about planning for and planting spring blooming bulbs.

Mother Nature can be pretty inconsistent in her watering strategy, so sometimes she needs a little help.

Roses are a great way to bring color and drama to your garden. Whatever beautiful species of rose is your favorite, Aaron Steil, assistant director of…

Gardening isn’t limited to sprawling backyards and hand-built raised beds. With just a few buckets, pails or pots you can transform even the smallest…