The trees in your yard are a crucial part of the ecosystem thriving outside your home. They serve as homes to several creatures and fuel your garden with clean and cool air, all while strengthening ...

You may have noticed some of the classic signs of fall in your garden in recent weeks, with leaves browning and dropping from trees, shrubs and hedges taking on a redder or orange tinge, and fall ...

When I sit down to write these articles in the fall, I always get the feeling that what I write about needs to be inspirational. Then, as I wrote that, it seems a bit dramatic. Now I am asking myself, ...

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 ...

Fall is the season most of us associate with winding down and settling in as the air turns crisp and the days become shorter. However, this season can also be one of the most transformative, ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...