Q: You have always said to add watering days instead of more water per application. During the hottest September on record, the water district ads told us to water fewer days (three in fall and one ...

Watering may seem like a simple task in home gardening, but it’s one of the most critical factors that can make or break your plants. Many gardeners, especially beginners, believe that if they water ...

Most gardeners spend 30 minutes or more a day standing with a hose, watering their garden. The plants that survive aren’t the ...

Q: Now that our irrigation is only allowed for one day, I was wondering if once a week is sufficient watering for my small sago palm. Should I hand water it on other days? A: Hard to say. Depends on ...

Learn to tell when your vegetables need moisture. Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.

During the spring, my most common question that comes into the office is, “why is my tree turning brown?” The answer to that question begins with the most basic need for all living things, water.

Proper watering is one of the most important parts of maintaining a healthy garden, lawn, or landscape. While plants need ...

Learn to tell when your vegetables need moisture. Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.

A lot of trees and plants are suffering because of the extreme, prolonged heat and drought conditions, agriculture specialists say. "We're seeing mature trees, and especially recently planted trees, ...

Gardening rewards anyone who learns how to work with nature instead of fighting it. Strong plants, richer soil, and better ...

Every spring, I fall into the same trap — even though I know better. As a shareholder in a small irrigation system without ...