Yard and Garden News
The following yard and garden news items are from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
- Periods of high temperatures can be challenging for both plants and gardeners. Understanding how heat affects plant growth and taking a few practical steps can help maintain a healthy landscape during stressful hot summer conditions.
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sharing guidance with Central Iowa community members on how to maintain their lawns as the Central Iowa Water Works enforces summer irrigation restrictions.
- Clematis, often called the “queen of vines,” is a reliable choice for trellises, fences and perennial borders across the Midwest.
- Iowa gardeners looking to add bright foliage, bold flowers and a tropical feel can turn to tender perennials for fast-growing seasonal impact
- Few plants announce the arrival of spring in Iowa as reliably as daffodils. These hardy bulbs in the genus Narcissus light up landscapes with cheerful blooms and return year after year with little maintenance, making them a favorite among home gardeners.
- As lawns green up and gardens come to life across Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach invites gardeners to take advantage of Garden Q&A Live, a monthly interactive program designed to provide timely help throughout the growing season.