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June in the Garden
Summer is in full bloom, and June brings with it long, golden days filled with birdsong, butterflies, and blooming borders. It's the...
Karon DeMatteis
Jun 23 min read


GARDENING FOR BIRDS
Birdwatching is a favorite pastime for many who enjoy gardening and being outdoors, especially here in the Midwest since our warm months...
Karon DeMatteis
May 12 min read


Preparing For Spring Gardening
April is finally here, so let’s take advantage of the few sunny days that mother nature decides to give us and get a little prep work...
Karon DeMatteis
Apr 12 min read


Using Mulch Properly: Tips & Benefits
Refresh your garden beds with mulch and get ready for Spring. 20% off!
Iowa Outdoor Products
Mar 32 min read


Is your Garden Ready for Spring?
A small list of Spring trees, shrubs and perennials to make your garden stand out. Plus 25% off PRE ORDER SALE
Iowa Outdoor Products
Feb 22 min read


Garden Prep - Do's and Don'ts
April is finally here, so let’s take advantage of the few sunny days that mother nature decides to give us and get a little prep work...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Time for Spring Cleaning, Don't Forget Your Houseplants!
Spring cleaning means you dust your shelves and furniture from top to bottom. You clean your carpets, change your air filters and have...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Plan Ahead for Your Outdoor Living Space
Hardscapes are all about outdoor living, and in Iowa it’s important to plan ahead so you can start to enjoy your outdoor space as soon as...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Savoring these Warm Days of Fall
With the thought of winter's frigid air waiting around the corner, I seem to navigate towards the outdoors, soaking up as much sunshine...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Fall is a Midwest Favorite
After a long sizzling summer, Fall is finally here. I know for many of us in the Midwest this beloved season means the beginning of...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Oct 31, 20221 min read


The Importance of Fall and Winter Watering
Remember Spring, that wonderful season when your trees and shrubs were green and flowering, your landscape was thriving, and you couldn’t...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Oct 24, 20222 min read


Are your Conifers Losing their Needles?
Certain evergreens do their shedding in the fall. You may have noticed some of your evergreens shedding their foliage in the last month...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Oct 17, 20221 min read


Tree Branch Flagging
Are you noticing the leaves on your trees browning, only it’s not the typical fall changing of colors? This condition is called Tree...
Iowa Outdoor Products
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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