Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

Photo of lawn mowed too close
June 13, 2013
Lawn mowing is the most time consuming practice related to lawn care – but when done properly mowing plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy, sustainable lawn. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer lawn mowing questions.
Iowa State Extension Summer Camps
April 17, 2013

Register for a variety of regional summer camps from GEAR-Tech-21 camps to Explorations in Vet Science and more!

April 29, 2013

Thanks to KTIV News Channel 4 for coverage of area fifth grade students who attended "Ag-Citing" at Dordt College April 26.

April 17, 2013

Margaret Murphy and our other  horticulture experts share research-based information on how to care and handle trees damaged during storms.

October 1, 2012

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Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • Convenient access to horticulture publications, programs and people.

  • Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

  • Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.

  • Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists.

  • Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by Iowa State University Extension, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners.

  • Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.

  •  Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.

  • Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.

  • Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

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