The past year was difficult for monarch butterflies. Iowans can help support the monarch butterfly by planting milkweed and other flowering plants in their gardens, yards and even road ditches.
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Whether you want to plant a tree, a decorative shrub or something else, it’s helpful to consider how it will grow over the next 20 or 30 years. Consider the eventual height and how wide the canopy of branches is likely to spread.
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This spring, make a positive impact on the environment and beautify your landscape by planting a pollinator habitat.
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The old adage that “there is not a second chance to make a first impression” is true not only for people, but for homes, too. That’s why the way a house looks from the road or street – often called curb appeal – is especially important.
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Nearly six months after Iowa’s historic derecho, the weather phenomenon that wreaked havoc on parts of the state continues to make headlines.
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Across the state, you may notice pollinator habitats sprouting up across landscapes. Whether they are located under electric cooperatives’ solar arrays, along roadways or across homeowners’ yards, there is a lot to be excited about with this conservation strategy.
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Check out these 10 easy ways to celebrate Earth Day, every day!
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Soon the grass will turn green, flowers will sprout up and birds will sing. With the arrival of spring, you will likely start seeing ads for lawn mowers. What’s the best option to select?
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A proactive and strategic approach to keeping trees away from power is vital to providing electric cooperative members with safe and reliable electric service.
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As you spend time outdoors in the warmer months, you may have noticed fewer monarch butterflies over the years. Unfortunately, the monarch butterfly population has experienced an 80 percent decline in the past 20 years due in part to the loss of milkweed habitat – which is the only food source for the monarch caterpillar. Several of Iowa’s electric cooperatives are looking at ways to establish pollinator and monarch habitat on their properties and rights of way.
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