Yard and Garden Information

Local News

New Emerald Ash Borer Publication
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
A new publication on possible options to protect ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) damage has just been released by Iowa State University Extension.

Planting Brightens Things Up!
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
These Jr. Master Gardeners helped beautify the Extension Office as part of their June meeting. Find out how and see more pictures!

What can we do to help honey bees?
(Posted on 4/22/2009)
"A swarm of bees in May Is worth a load of hay; A swarm of bees in June Is worth a silver spoon; A swarm of bees in July Is not worth a fly." - Rhyme from England

The Why, When & Where of Pruning!
(Posted on 3/25/2009)
Enhance your landscape with proper pruning!

Wanna Go For a Bus Ride?
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
Earn Master Gardener continuing education credits the fun way!

Mail Order Seed/Plant Companies
(Posted on 12/4/2008)
Order your seed catalogs today!

Hard Times for Iowa Conifers
(Posted on 10/7/2008)
Wet weather in 2008 has caused drowning symptoms for many trees that do not like wet feet.

Events

Horticulture (lawn, garden, trees, turf)

12/07/2009 Master Gardener Meeting

More Horticulture (lawn, garden, trees, turf) events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Karen Ackley-Master Gardener Coordinator, Master Equine Manager Coordinator
Phone: (641)842-2014
Fax: (641)828-0664
Email: kackley@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Perennials, Amaryllis Bulbs, African Violets and Fertilizer
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
This week's answers discuss which perennials will not last forever in your landscape, how to have amaryllis blooms at Christmas, light needed by African violets, and how to store unused fertilizer.

November Garden Chores
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Now is the time to prepare your roses and strawberries to withstand the trials of winter.You also can do cleanup in your vegetable garden to prevent disease carryover, and protect your trees and shrubs from rabbit damage.

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Vegetables, Acorns, Water Lilies
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
This week’s answers discuss how to prepare your vegetable garden to minimize disease problems next year, damage from acorn weevil larvae, and what to do with your tropical water lilies this fall.

Yellowjacket Wasps Look for Sweet Things to Eat in the Fall
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Winter weather will put an end to invasions from yellowjacket wasps, but they can be annoying at this time of year.

Ask the ISU Garden Experts: Twig Beetles, Hostas and Magnolias
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
This week's answers discuss why leafy twigs may be falling from oak trees, whether hostas need winter protection, and how to germinate seeds from a saucer magnolia.