When and How To Plant and Harvest Lettuce In Iowa
Iowa is perfect for farming large quantities of vegetables because, thanks to its position on major waterways and a climate that makes it hard to freeze, there are no worries …
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When to Plant Radishes in Iowa: A Growers Guide
Radishes are attractive, easy-to-grow, and mostly edible vegetables that can be enjoyed as raw food or cooked into a tasty side dish. They have firm, crunchy flesh in various colors …
Why Is My Ivy Crunchy: All You Must Know
Ivy is a charming plant to add to your garden. It has trailing growth habits and unique-looking leaves that look lovely inside (as a house plant, better if in hanging …
Why Isn’t My Amaryllis Bulb Growing [6 Most Common Reasons]
Amaryllis is a tropical flowering bulb that produces gorgeous trumpet-shade and brightly colored flowers that will make your garden (or interiors) look more lively, no matter where you place them. …
How to Kill Nutgrass: Control And Kill Nutsedge Or Nutgrass
Nutsedge, also known as nutgrass, is a grass-like lawn weed that has a lighter green color and can be distinguished from other grasses by its V-shaped stem. This perennial resembles …
When To Transplant Carrot Seedlings
Transplanting carrot seedlings is often considered irrelevant by many gardeners. However, there are times when it makes perfect sense, especially if you wish to have a good harvest. In many …
How Often to Water Arborvitae in Pots?
Arguably one of the most underrated plants in the landscape, Arborvitae is a dainty evergreen with an elegant pyramidal form. Its popularity lies in its versatility – it can be …
How Far to Plant Green Giant Arborvitae from a Fence: Best Practices
Prized for their lush green foliage and columnar shape, Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Green Giant’) makes a dramatic addition to the landscape. This North American evergreen grows rapidly, reaching …
Can Emerald Green Arborvitae Grow in Shade?
When you think of classic and refined landscaping, one tree often comes to mind: the arborvitae. Towering and graceful, this variety of evergreen is perfect for creating a lush backdrop …
How To Prune Basil Plants to Stop Them Becoming Leggy
Basil plants are vigorous growers and tend to do well on their own, but there might come a time when they get too leggy or overtake other plants or herbs …