IOWA

I love how Iowa’s green roofs turn into these lush little gardens that thrive on almost no effort while still looking like you planned every …

Iowa gardens prize plants that pull their weight, and echinacea does just that. This prairie native brings color, grit, and purpose to beds that face …

In Iowa, fall cleanup has long been treated like a race against winter. Leaves fall, rakes come out, and yards are stripped bare before the …

Snow mold is showing up more often on Iowa lawns this winter, leaving pale patches once snow starts melting away. Long snow cover, mild stretches, …

Certain trees may look harmless at first, but some Iowa yards hide toxic risks that catch homeowners off guard far too often. I’ve seen how …

Seeing a coyote in your yard can make your heart skip a beat. One minute everything feels normal, and the next you are facing a …

Not long ago, most Iowa gardeners focused on what they could see above the soil. Big leaves, tall stems, and full harvests stole the spotlight. …

A calm Iowa yard can fool anyone into thinking all is quiet, yet a hungry rabbit can turn it into a secret supper spot before …

Google Maps keeps showing new bursts of green spreading along Iowa’s floodplains, and the change feels almost sudden when you look closely today. You can …

When your neighbor decides to redo their yard, you probably don’t expect it to turn your own property into a swamp. Unfortunately, landscaping changes like …

Iowa’s landscapes are getting a fresh makeover, and it’s not about fancy fountains or perfectly trimmed hedges anymore. Minimalist prairie garden designs bring back the …