Preparing Woody Trees and Shrubs for Winter
Protecting woody trees and shrubs, especially young plants, during winter months is important.
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This Fall and Winter's Habitat to-do List
As we head into the winter season, learn how you can help enhance wildlife habitat on your property.
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Fall Lawn Care Considerations to Recover from Summer Drought and Ensure Spring Green-up
Check out these turfgrass management tips for fall from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Order Native Trees for Fall Planting
Looking to add some trees to your small farm or acreage? The State Forest Nursery is open!
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Pond Owners Can Improve Water Quality Issues This Fall
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has resources available to help prevent pond issues and address ongoing concerns.
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Late Summer Plantings
Seeds germinate fast when the soil is already nice and warm, which makes late summer a good time to rejuvenate lawns and plant fall vegetable crops of spinach, lettuce, peas and kale. Or plant a new tree.
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Fall Forestry Field Days
Educational opportunities for forest landowners, industry and enthusiasts abound at fall forestry field days.
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Grain Safety Shorts: Grain Handling Equipment Safety
Safety tips for grain handling equipment this fall. Remember to share the road safely.
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Apple and Grape Fall Production Musings
For audio versions of this article, see the Small Farm Sustainability Podcast where we discuss return bloom, soil sampling, and interpreting soil reports over three separate podcast. The following discussion represents a snapshot in time as a lot can happen between now and next spring.
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Answers to Common Fall Lawn Care Questions
Every year we seem to get the same questions from the public on lawn care, specifically this time of year when people are disappointed in how their yard held up. While not all of these questions will fit your yard, some of them might. It is our goal that these points help address those questions, and give the knowledge to have a successful growing season.
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