Posts Tagged Garden Experts

  • Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts

    Pruning red raspberries Q. What is the proper way to prune ‘Latham’ red raspberries in late winter? A. ‘Latham’ is a summer-bearing variety of red raspberry. Other popular summer-bearing red raspberry varieties include ‘Boyne,’ ‘Killarney,’ and ‘Newburgh.’ All summer-bea...

  • Ask ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Tulips & Mums

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County I still haven’t gotten my tulip bulbs planted. Should I plant them now or wait until spring? The tulip bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. Tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs can be planted as late as ...

  • Ask ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Evergreens

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Is it possible to purchase a small evergreen, use it as an indoor Christmas tree and then plant it outdoors? Iowa’s harsh winter weather (extreme cold, rapid temperature changes and strong winds) makes it difficult t...