You can do your part to preserve and protect pollinators by providing a suitable habitat (diverse plantings of native species), protecting bee nest sites and reducing pesticide use.
Rust is a fungal disease caused by several species of Puccinia. All turfgrass species are susceptible to rust. However, it is most commonly seen on perennial ryegrass and Kentu
Compost is a great way to reduce waste and improve your garden soil. However, it is important to remember a few things to prevent spreading diseases, weeds, and pests.
Sigh. It's hard to believe but the periodical cicada emergence of 2014 that we waited 17 long years to see is over. They came, they sang their song, they perpetuated the species
“All good things must come to an end” and that includes the cicada emergence of 2014. Most of us will be sad to see them go, though many living in the midst of the emergence wil
It's been a great two weeks watching and listening to the periodical cicadas in central and southeast Iowa. Most callers and email-writers are enjoying the spectacle these unique insects pr
Velvet galls are some of my favorite galls and can be quite beautiful. This spring I have noticed numerous velvet galls on boxelder trees. From the top the leaf surface has small rais
The winter of 2013/14 was cold and abnormally dry across north-central and western Iowa. Dry soil conditions coupled with a lack of snow cover and an extended period of sub-freezing tempera
