Using Native Vegetation in Lawns

May 26, 2023 12:45 PM

Flowers are starting to bloom, trees are leafing out, and the grass is greening up again; Spring has sprung! Many folks like to celebrate the beginning of Spring by spending time in the garden and working to beautify their lawns. While the monoculture of Kentucky bluegrass is often seen as the ideal lawn, more and more people are embracing landscapes that do more to support Iowa’s flora, fauna, and natural resource services...

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Kaycie Waters Natural Resources Field Specialist

Kaycie Waters is a statewide Natural Resources Field Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Kaycie works to create natural resources education programs for county use, and also assists in the coordination of the Iowa Master Conservationist Program. She previously worked as ...