Category: <span>Gardening</span>

Attracting Hummingbirds

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard Not every yard has Hummingbirds. And not every yard that is well prepared to attract…

Coffee Grounds and Your Garden You may have heard that used coffee grounds can be used as fertilizer in your…

Grow Your Own Herbs Even if you aren’t a big gardener, if you enjoy cooking, then growing your own herbs…

While Iowa harbors a great variety of plant life, there are some beautiful plants that just can’t take the cold…

Prepping Your Garden for Winter Once you’ve harvested veggies or your flowers have finished blooming, it’s tempting to enjoy the…

Your Garden’s Soil: pH levels, amendments, and good practices for keeping your soil healthy Veggies and flowers grow well in…

Late Planting In Iowa: Vegetable Planting For July/August Whether you’re just getting into gardening or simply wanting to get the…

How to Compost: a guide to composting essentials Compost is a great additive to a gardener’s soil. It can help…

Plant Growing Zones You may have overheard someone talking about what “zones” a plant is rated for or come across…

Common Garden Pets The essentials of plant care come in the form of providing the right conditions and nutrients to…