Yard and Garden News

In this yard and garden article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer questions about growing petunias in your landscape.

Emerald ash borer has been found in Dickinson and Humboldt counties for the first time. The invasive, ash tree-killing insect from Asia has now been confirmed in all but eight of Iowa’s 99 counties since its original detection in 2010.

Okra can be successfully grown in Iowa and other Midwestern states, according to horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

The Plant Iowa Beautiful project will build pollinator habitats in 10 counties across Iowa this year. Locations include Cerro Gordo, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Lucas, Marshall, Story, Washington and Winneshiek counties. Keep Iowa Beautiful and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, with support from the Alliant Energy Foundation, announced the project May 10.

Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer common questions about growing lilacs in the landscape.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on suitable locations, good varieties and proper planting of asparagus, rhubarb and horseradish in Iowa.

Jeff Iles, horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers advice on when to hire an arborist.

Although most annuals prefer several hours of direct sunlight for maximum growth and bloom, a few prefer the darker corners of the garden. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer questions about the annual plants that can be grown in the shady spots of the landscape in Iowa.

Newly updated flower publications from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach address advice for optimal success in the garden.

A vegetable production specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discusses the different options producers can choose for managing and mitigating frost damage.

Consumer horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answers common questions about spring blooms.

Emerald ash borer has been found in Clay, Hancock and O’Brein counties for the first time. The invasive, ash tree-killing insect from Asia has now been confirmed in all but 10 of Iowa’s 99 counties since its original detection in 2010.

When germinating seedlings indoors, abundant light is essential to grow high quality plants. In this edition of Yard and Garden, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer questions on how to start your seedlings under lights indoors.

Those who sell wild-harvested mushrooms in Iowa can attend in-person certification classes this spring offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Emerald ash borer has been found in Ida and Sioux counties for the first time. The invasive, ash tree-killing insect from Asia has now been confirmed in all but 13 of Iowa’s 99 counties since its original detection in 2010.

Application is open for the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Summer Master Gardener training, which is being offered in multiple counties across Iowa.

Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide answers to common houseplant problems.

A horticulturist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers tips and guidance on selecting houseplants.

Wine industry workshops will include timely updates from specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

A record 36 gardening-related projects will be funded by Growing Together Mini-Grants, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.