Cut It or Leave It? A Guide to What to Prune Now & What to Leave Until Spring

Cut It or Leave It, that is the question. You’ll want to bookmark this guide to fall & spring pruning in Central Iowa!
7 Rare + Exciting Philodendrons to Add to Your Collection

Philodendrons are a classic that make a great houseplant for beginners and masters alike. There are so many varieties in this family and they’re all exciting.
It’s Indoor Plant Week! Here Are Some New Plants to Try Growing

Every indoor plant collector is on an ongoing hunt for rare new finds! These fresh arrivals to our garden center are unlike anything else in your collection.
How to Grow Gorgeous Fall Mums at Home

Mums are perfect for your garden in the fall! To get the longest-lasting fall color from your mums, choose a plant that is dense with perky, dark-green foliage.
Hydroponic Houseplants and How To Grow Them

Hydroponics is a dirt-free way to grow all kinds of plants, even houseplants! Unlock your inner scientist and learn how to grow without soil—just add water.
The Many Benefits and Uses of Peat Moss

How does peat moss improve your soil? Learn the basics of peat moss, why it’s helpful in many applications in your garden, and a few popular alternatives!
To Trail or Train: Skills to Manage Your Vining Houseplants

A complete guide on which houseplants trail and how to help them trail or train them on a pole, featuring pothos, hoyas, philodendrons, and monsteras.
The Many Colors of Coneflowers

Coneflowers, also known as echinacea, are gorgeous showy perennials that are easy to take care of, have medicinal properties, and come in nearly every color you can imagine!
How To Manage Crabgrass: The Weed With Many Unfriendly Faces

Crabgrass is an invasive type of grass that blends in with your lawn. There are multiple ways to remove it, but the best strategy is to prevent it from arriving.
Beautiful, Tropical, and Low-Maintenance: The ZZ Plant

If your green thumb is lacking, this plant is for you. There are five reasons we love the ZZ plant. The first is that it’s extremely versatile and low maintenance.