Landscape trees fulfill many functions, including seasonal color in the form of blossoms or autumn foliage. Some trees provide food (fruit or nuts) for humans and wildlife, while others offer ...

As you are selecting trees to plant next spring, diversify your landscape or woodland by planting multiple species of trees and shrubs.

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...

Pruning fruit trees during fall is generally a bad idea. Instead, trim them in late winter or early spring, when the trees are dormant. However, you can still remove dry, damaged, or dead branches in ...

We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier. For starters, ...