by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 15, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees
After you have installed your tree, we recommend staking it. The best materials are metal garden posts 5 feet long, wire and an old hose. You will want wire that is strong enough to support a small tree, but small enough so that you can bend it. You will want to...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 15, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees
Planting a tree is not as simple as digging a hole and dropping the tree in. If you want to give your tree the best chance of survival, make sure to plant your tree properly. Proper tree installation should include: planting at the right time of year, choosing the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 14, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees
Since fall is right around the corner, it is now a perfect time to start thinking about fall plantings. In eastern Iowa, the optimal time to plant a new tree is in the spring or fall. Each type of tree will have different requirements based on the type of species...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 31, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees, Turf Grass
Extreme drought conditions are hitting Cedar Rapids, Iowa City or Waterloo areas. It doesn’t come as any surprise that we have now been upgraded to extreme drought status. Being in extreme drought conditions has a lot to do with the quality of your lawn and...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 20, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Trees
With the lack of rain this year, it is time to start watering plants. If you are like many of us across eastern Iowa your lawn is probably crispy and your plants are not living up to their full potential. Every day that passes without rain fall puts your plants more...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 18, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Insects, Shrubs and Trees
Mid last month we saw the emergence of Japanese beetles in eastern Iowa. Damage was stronger than ever and the aftermath is all that remains. If you drive through neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids you can see the damage on Linden, Crab Apple and Birch trees. Some of...
