January 17, 2014
Growing Geraniums from Seeds
Geraniums have been a popular bedding plant for many years. Most gardeners purchase plants from garden centers and greenhouses. However, geraniums can also be grown from seeds. Se
Plants for Shady Areas
It's still cold outside but now is the time to admire garden catalogs and plan for next year’s garden. Those shady locations in your garden need annuals, perennials and ground covers ad
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Union County, Iowa
The emerald ash borer (EAB) was positively identified on December 19, 2013 in a residential tree in the city of Creston, IA making this the fifth location (see map below) where the inv
Does Extreme Cold Weather Kill the Emerald Ash Borer?
Iowa's recent experience with the Polar Vortex and extremely cold temperatures and wind chills has caused some people to ask, "Will this cold freeze out the EAB population in Iowa?"
Care of Amaryllis After Blooming
Amaryllis are popular flowering bulbs grown indoors during the winter months for their showy flowers.
How to Be an Informed Landscape Pest Management Consumer
Whether it is an exotic insect pest (e.g., emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, or Asian longhorned beetle), serious plant pathogens (e.g., oak wilt, bur oak blight, sudden oak death, or thousand cankers