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Fall is an excellent time to add native trees to an Iowa landscape. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on young trees, while the soil often remains warm enough for roots to continue developing before w …

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The Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a beautiful evergreen tree known for its symmetrical shape, soft green foliage, and distinctive tropical appearance. Although commonly grown as a ho …

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Growing a tree from seed is rewarding, but eventually your young seedling needs to leave the protected environment of your home, greenhouse, or growing area and make the transition outdoors. Moving it …

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Creating your own backyard forest is a rewarding way to add beauty, shade, privacy, and wildlife habitat to your property. Instead of purchasing established trees, you can start your miniature forest …

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Growing a tree from seed is one of the most rewarding ways to add trees to your landscape. Whether you're interested in native shade trees, flowering ornamentals, evergreens, fruit trees, bonsai speci …

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Fresh black walnuts are a rewarding fall harvest, but anyone who has gathered them knows there is some work involved before you reach the hard shell—and eventually the delicious nutmeat inside. …

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