Fall Gardening in Iowa: Best Flowers for Late-Season Color
Fall flowers can keep garden beds, containers, and front porches looking bright as temperatures begin to cool across Central Iowa. Choosing flowers that perform well later in the growing season can also provide an important source of food for pollinators. Whether you’re refreshing a few con
How to Start a Deck Garden: Easy Plants for Small Outdoor Spaces
You don’t need a big backyard to grow flowers, herbs, or fresh vegetables. A sunny deck, patio, balcony, or front step can become a productive garden with a few containers and the right plants. Deck gardening is a great option for new gardeners, renters, first-time homeowners, or anyone who wan
How to choose the best Perennials for Iowa Gardens
Perennials return year after year, providing dependable color, texture, and beauty with less maintenance over time. With so many options available, how do you know which perennial plants are right for your yard or garden? At Holub Greenhouses, we grow a wide variety of perennial plants for Iowa
Japanese Beetles in Iowa: How to Protect Your Garden
Every summer, Iowa gardeners look forward to colorful flowers and thriving gardens, but unfortunately, so do Japanese beetles. Japanese beetles begin their annual appearance in Iowa from late June through August. With a little vigilance and the right approach, you can reduce damage and help your
Summer Watering Tips for Outdoor Flowers in Iowa
Summers in Iowa can be tough on your annual flowers and perennial flowers. From heat waves and dry spells, keeping your flowers healthy takes more than simply reaching for the garden hose. At Holub Greenhouses in Ames, we’ve spent more than 40 years helping local gardeners grow thriving l
Planting in Central Iowa During Late Summer & Early Fall
What to Plant (and When) Late summer through early fall is one of the best planting windows in Iowa. From mid-August into early October, you can successfully plant trees, shrubs, perennials, cool-season annuals, spring bulbs, lawns, and a second round of vegetables. Here’s a Central Iowa–spec
Beat the Heat: Six Tips for a Lush Garden All Summer Long!
Summers across central Iowa bring scorching sun, gusty storms, and dry spells that challenge even seasoned gardeners. At Holub Greenhouses in Ames, Iowa, we’ve spent over 40 years helping local gardens, and their caretakers, thrive through it all. This guide offers practical, expert advice us