Improve Lawn Quality with Four Extension Publications
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has published four publications to serve as guides for residential yardwork.
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Yard and Garden: Proper Iowa Mowing Practices
Spring has finally sprung across Iowa, and with it, growing green grass on lawns everywhere. The hum of lawn mowers is beginning to fill the air, and that hum brings questions about proper mowing practices.
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Yard and Garden: Properly Handling Fall Lawn Care
Fall’s arrival brings a natural question: Even though the weather has turned cooler, how does lawn care and preparation change? Colder weather doesn't mean lawns should be ignored.
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Yard and Garden: Properly Treating Lawns In Fall for Spring Results
Fall is the perfect time to treat lawns for optimal spring performance. Treating now assures lawns will be ready for spring growth.
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Yard and Garden: Properly Aerating Lawns
Aeration is an important part of lawn care, but take care to aerate properly and at the correct time of the year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on the proper way to aerate a yard.
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Yard and Garden: Control Crabgrass
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on controlling crabgrass.
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Yard and Garden: Add Butterfly Weed to Spring Landscape Plans
When temperatures are cold outside, it’s the perfect time to plan spring plantings. Include butterfly weed, a pretty, low maintenance perennial, in those plans to add significant beauty and value to a lawn. For maximum growth and beauty, specific growing procedures should be followed.
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Yard and Garden: Applying Herbicide and Fighting Fall Weeds
Fall is the perfect time to prepare a lawn for the months ahead with these weed-control tips from ISU Extension and Outreach.
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Yard and Garden: Establishing a Lawn from Seed
Now is prime time to establish a lawn from seed. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on selecting seed and planting a new lawn, as well as overseeding an existing lawn.
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Yard and Garden: Maintaining Your Yard in Summer
Summer marks the season when your lawn can look its best – if you know how to maintain it properly. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer some tips that can help.
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