Gardening

The idea of pollinator-friendly gardens may be relatively new, but pollinators have been an important part of gardening ever since plant cultivation began.

The idea of pollinator-friendly gardens may be relatively new, but pollinators have been an important part of gardening ever since plant cultivation began.

With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, we discuss techniques to best care for fruit trees.

Iowa is famous for having some of the richest soil in the world, but that doesn't tell you much about the quality of the soil in your yard or garden.

Des Moines-based planting designer guided readers through launching an ecologically vibrant home garden. His latest book guides you through maintaining this garden.

We're getting ready for Valentine's Day by hearing how to get the most out of cut flowers — tips that will work any day of the year.

More cut flowers are purchased on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year. We learn how to make the most out of your cut flowers.

Experts share some house plants that are less demanding and easier to care for than others.

You don't need the greenest of thumbs to have an impressive collection of houseplants.

As you start planning what to plant in your garden this year, we have you covered with some new varieties to recommend.