Homeowners are being warned about 27 invasive plant species that could wreck havoc if left to spread in the garden ...

It might be winter but planting season will be here before we know it. If needing help selecting a new tree, shrub, perennial ...

The secret to a beautiful landscape is knowing when to sow grass seed, which ensures your grass germinates and roots properly ...

The name Bluestem Boulders is a nod to natural resources, such as Iowa’s tallgrass prairie plants, little bluestem and big bluestem grasses. Ronna Faaborg covers business and the arts for the Ames ...

little bluestem and big bluestem grasses. Ronna Faaborg covers business and the arts for the Ames Tribune. Reach her at [email protected].

Learn how to get rid of lawn burweed with our tips. Discover effective identification, control, and prevention methods to keep your lawn healthy and burweed-free.

Rock climbing enthusiasts and newcomers alike now have a place to test their skills after Bluestem Boulders opened in Ames in the fall. Located at 539 E. Second St., the gym offers a variety of ...

The days are short and cold, and if you enjoy plants like I do, hopefully, you have a few indoors to boost your mood.

Lavender is a beautiful plant on its own, but every type of greenery benefits from the right neighbors. This ornamental grass ...

Now, with help from volunteers, prairie once tilled under boasts 40 species of fall wildflowers, and bronzed Indian and rosy-hued bluestem grasses reach heights of two to eight feet each autumn.

The 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey is now active online. Questions ask about the availability of native tallgrass pasture, leasing rates and fencing rates. Ag Secretary Mike Beam says the survey is ...