Winter might slow down your garden activities, but that doesn't mean they should come to a halt. Knock out these outdoor ...

University of Minnesota Extension If you traveled through rural Minnesota last winter, you probably realized some of the benefits of windbreaks and living snow ...

Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County Trees are often enjoyed more by people that come after those that planted the tree. Trees help define how a yard in ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

Grab your coat and clippers and get into your backyard! Experts say winter is the perfect time to start pruning your plants.

Digging weeds, edging beds, and squishing lanternfly eggs are yard jobs that can be done during February thaws.

Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

One thing you’ll want to leave off your landscaping to-do list, at least for a while, is pruning your oak trees. February ...

Conifers provide color and wind protection to the Iowa landscape during the winter months. However, this year, many of these evergreens are showing signs of winter desiccation, also known as winter ...

For travelers wishing a much-needed getaway, there are plenty of national parks to visit in March, endowing graceful natural ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...