Posts Tagged Iowa State University
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Yard and Garden: Fall Lawn Care
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County As lawn mowing comes to an end, it is a good time to perform other lawn maintenance. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists address fall lawn care. To have additional lawn questions answered, contact them anytime at hortlin...
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Yard and Garden: Blooms at Christmas
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Several popular potted plants will bloom, if cared for properly, during the Christmas season. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists explain the steps to take from early October through November to ensure blooms in December...
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Yard and Garden: Over-wintering Bulbs
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas and dahlias are an integral part of many home landscapes. They put on excellent displays of color until a killing frost. Unfortunately, they will not survive our harsh winter we...
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Yard and Garden: Peonies
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County The garden peony is a popular, long-lived perennial that provides abundant flowers in spring and attractive foliage throughout the growing season. If given a good site and proper care, an established peony will flower for many years....
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Yard and Garden: Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County To enjoy tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs, gardeners must plant them in the fall. The reward for proper planting, once varieties have been selected (there are several thousand daffodil varieties) and bulbs purchase...
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Yard and Garden: Onions and Garlic
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity results in high quality, nutritious products. If properly harvested and stored, onions and garlic will keep most of their original flavor and food value for months. Iowa State Uni...
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Yard and Garden: Late Summer and Early Fall Plantings
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Creating a beautiful, functioning landscape depends on putting the right plant in the right place at the right time. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists describe the correct plants and care to give late summer and early ...
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The Iowa Straw Poll: Top-Flight Candidates, Serious Journalism and Us
In and Out of the Quad-Cities Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall A couple of weekends ago, Iowa enjoyed the international news spotlight. It didn’t matter what channel you tuned into – it was all Iowa all the time. Somehow, the people of Iowa have positioned themselves as the bellweth...
