Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to plant—and what to grow instead.

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about the danger of rabbits eating sod and how to prevent onions from rotting.

A new year will soon be upon many people will be making New Year’s resolutions such as losing weight, going to the gym to get ...

Spending on flood infrastructure is a good use of money. As the NEPC report says, every £1 spent on maintenance saves £11 in ...

Combine Heterorhabditis nematodes (sold in paste-like form) with water and apply to the soil in the spring or fall. Wait a couple of days and reseed or replant any damaged areas. However, chemical ...

Ever feel like your neighbor’s lawn is thriving while yours just won’t fill in? You’re not the only one. Figuring out why grass isn’t growing can be a bit of a puzzle. Sometimes it’s not just one ...

About a dozen tree stumps remain on the lawn of Douglas County's Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, pictured Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Recent visitors to downtown Lawrence may have noticed a few ...

Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Spruce up your yard or acreage with these trees and shrubs that will look good all year long.

April Wilkerson grows grass from seed and shares tips to fix those annoying bare spots in your lawn. Woman who killed her five-month-old baby to 'fulfill' sins found not guilty Immigrants fined up to ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...

Nights draw in with the time change. We come home at day’s end in dusk, or even nighttime. It is amazing how many drivers leave lights off in the dimmest hours! Car/deer collisions increase during ...