February 14, 2014
Pruning Trees
Trees are pruned for health, safety, and appearance reasons. Two important aspects of pruning are timing and technique.
Iowa Statewide Quarantine Established for Emerald Ash Borer
The entire state of Iowa has been quarantined for the emerald ash borer (EAB) by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on February 4, 2014.
Plants Affected by Frigid Temperatures
Cold enough for you? At least you have a coat to wear and can get inside out of the worst weather. Tree and shrubs stand outdoors where winter can be tough on them.
Morel Mushroom Certification Workshops Planned for March and April
ISU Extension and Outreach is again offering certification workshops for anyone wishing to sell morel mushrooms in Iowa. Everyone selling morel mushrooms in Iowa must be certified and the certification earned by attending the workshop is for three years. See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard and Garden news release from February 10, 2014 for more information on the workshops to be held in Ames in late March and early April.
Root Rots of Houseplants
Houseplants grow very little during winter months and it can be challenging to keep them healthy.
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Black Hawk County, Iowa
The emerald ash borer (EAB) was positively identified on January 29, 2014, in several city trees in Waterloo, IA, making Black Hawk County the sixth location where this invasive beetle has been fou