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Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 09:08
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Pruning Shrubs
The proper time to prune deciduous and evergreen shrubs is determined by the plant’s growth habit, bloom time and health or condition. 
Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 13:06
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Pruning Trees

Late dormant season (February to March) is commonly regarded as the best time to prune trees. Learn about pruning tools and procedure in this week's column.

Friday, February 11, 2011 - 14:39
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Raspberry Pruning, Azaleas and Tulips

Learn how to prune fall-bearing raspberries, care for azaleas and potted tulips that have been forced to bloom.

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 15:52
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Raspberry and Tree Pruning and Protecting Serviceberries

The correct time to prune red raspberries and trees is approaching. Find out when and how to take care of these pruning chores and how to keep rabbits away from serviceberries in this week's column.

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 15:48
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Spring Blossoms, Flowering Dogwoods and Black Hills Spruce

Blooms from spring-flowering trees can be forced indoors, but flowering dogwoods planted in Iowa and Black Hills spruce tree branches that have had buds eaten off cannot be forced to grow.
 

Friday, January 7, 2011 - 14:59
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About Geraniums, Amaryllis and Plum Trees

Starting geraniums from seed and caring for amaryllis so they will reflower are two indoor gardening projects perfect for winter days, as is selecting hardy varieties of fruit trees.