Mid-August and early September is a great time to plant trees. Specifically- Pine, Spruce, and other Evergreens are good ones to plant so they can establish themselves before Winter comes around. Planting these trees too late in the season won't allow them to thrive before the onset of winter. Feel free to plant any tree during this month just to be sure it can establish itself before the cold weather comes, but deciduous trees and shrubs can be planted up until November. Mak

With a little planning, homeowners who enjoy picking ripe, juicy fruit from their own trees can successfully grow fruit trees in northern Iowa, such as apples, pears, plums and cherries – even homeowners with only small yard space. Selecting the proper planting site is critical when planting fruit trees in the home landscape. While fruit trees can be grown on a wide variety of soils, good soil drainage is imperative. Apples and other fruit trees do not tolerate wet soils. Fru