Horticulture News Releases from ISU Extension and Outreach

Handling Rhubarb in the Garden

See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard & Garden news release from May 20, 2015, for tips on harvesting rhubarb and why rhubarb plants flower or why they have spindly stalks.

Shade Loving Plants

Gardening in the shade has its challenges but it can be successful through careful plant selection.  See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard & Garden news release from May 13, 2015, for information on perennials that thrive in shady conditions.

Caring for Daffodil Plants

Daffodils make any garden or flower bed more beautiful, but like many plants, care must be taken to optimize their production and life in any garden.  See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard & Garden news release from May 6, 2015, for tips on caring for daffodils after bloom.

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