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Buck Roses
Like most Iowans, this hometown hero isn’t prissy, gets along with just some common-sense care…
Deer Resistant Trees And Shrubs For Iowa
Home gardeners should realize that no plant species is completely deer-resistant. Deer will browse e…
Eight Bulletproof Roses For Iowa
Roses unfairly have a reputation for being fussy. It all depends on what you plant. Here are the low…
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How to Control Purslane
This heat-loving weed is tricky to control. Chop it with a hoe and any scattered bits will each prop…
How to Force Branches for Spring Bloom
It takes just minutes to bring spring indoors a few weeks early! “Forcing” is such an in…
How To Get Rid Of Dandelions
Bright yellow dandelions are pretty and their seedheads are fun to blow into the air, but there’s no…
How to Get Rid of Moles
The best way to deal with moles is to either trap them or tidy up in their wake. When I go out and s…