Timely Topics - Trees and Shrubs

plant tag with scientific name

All About Scientific Names

Hamamelis vernalis Vernal Witch Hazel in flower

All About Witch Hazels

Boxwood By Antonina Polezhayeva AdobeStock

Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs for Iowa

Gift for gardener By viktoriya89 AdobeStock

Gift Ideas for Gardeners

Ilex x meserveae Blue Princess By 7monarda AdobeStock

Growing Hollies in Iowa

Bypass Pruners Photo by butus AdobeStock

Guide to Pruning Equipment

tree stump with heartwood rot

Heartwood Rots of Trees

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How to Best Use Plant Identification Apps on Smartphones

ice covered twig

How to Prevent Ice and Snow Damage on Trees and Shrubs

plant sign with scientific name

How to Pronounce Scientific Names

Rabbit feeding injury to crabapple tree

How to Protect Trees and Shrubs from Animal Damage Over Winter

Image of Kabatina tip blight

Kabatina and Phomopsis Tip Blight

Kermes scales

Kermes Scale

Winter Damage on Boxwood by Brett AdobeStock

Managing Winter Injury to Boxwood

rooted hydrangea cutting

Propagation by Stem Cuttings

Propagation

Propagation of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs from Semi-Hardwood Cuttings

Figure 9 Rooting Locations

Propagation of Trees, Shrubs, and Vines from Hardwood Cuttings

snow covered juniper

Protecting Trees and Shrubs in Winter

Pruned Tree

Pruning FAQs

healthy oak leaves

Pruning Oak Trees to Avoid Oak Wilt

Shade Tree

Shade tree resources

plant sign for common oregano

The Meaning Behind Latin Names

shagbark hickory by Randy/AdobeStock

Trees and Shrubs with Colorful and Ornamental Bark

Crabapple Malus floribunda

Trees and Shrubs with Colorful Fruit in Fall and Winter