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Learn more about what is blooming around Iowa, what are some common gardening questions, frequent pests for the week, and timely tasks for the garden and landscape.

Direct seeding vegetable and annual seeds directly into soil has several advantages. It is cost-effective and easy, but requires thinning and careful soil preparation. Learn more in this article.

Proper pruning of raspberries is essential for higher yields, disease control, and ease of maintenance. Follow specific pruning techniques based on the type of raspberry to ensure vigorous growth and abundant harvests.

There are several possible causes for peonies to fail to bloom. They include too much shade, recently divided, or premature removal of foliage. Find out what may be keeping your peonies from flowering.

Bluestar is a hardy perennial with star-shaped blue flowers in spring and golden foliage in fall, thriving in various soils and attracting pollinators. Learn more about these perennial favorites for the garden.

Misdiagnosing a plant health problem can lead to the wrong plant protectant product being used, which can be both an unnecessary expense AND can result in a decline in plant health. Learn why accurate plant pest diagnosis saves you money.