Aaron Steil

A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow. (iStock-#1366545439 │ Ildar Abulkhanov)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Helping gardens survive summer heat

When temperatures top 86 degrees, many plants slow their growth. Here's how to protecting gardens, lawns and landscapes during prolonged heat. Read More

Farmer planting young seedlings of lettuce salad in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - AlexRaths)
Home and Family, Horticulture

Getting a head start: How to successfully start seeds indoors

Poinsettia (Iowa State University Extension)
Holidays, Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture

Holiday plant care

Garden compost with one compartment full of leaves. (iStock │ #1766693467 - Jonas Rönnbro)

Fall composting tips for gardeners

Little boy helping his father to plant the tree while working together in the garden. (Adobe Stock │ #125257215 - maxbelchenko)

Fall care of newly planted trees

  • By Aaron J. Steil and Jeffery Iles │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Blossom end rot on a tomato. (Cindy Haynes │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Managing weather-related problems in the vegetable garden

  • By Aaron J. Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach