Even in the midst of the recent El Niño storm systems, environmentalists and vineyardists are still concerned with the impacts of four years of continued drought on crops. Yet a recent analysis of the ...

My lawn is developing brown patches and my flowers are going out of bloom in this heat wave we have been having. I am watering more often but it does not seem to help. I need help. More frequent ...

Most gardeners water on a gut feeling rather than a plan, setting a schedule and sticking to it regardless of what the soil ...

Question: I have been replacing gravel with wood mulch and I have to put the gravel someplace. What thickness of gravel can I place around the plants, none at the trunk, without causing damage? Also, ...

Local landscaper says overwatering is unnecessary and can weaken lawns. Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times While drought ...

Proper irrigation is very important for plant health. Too much or too little can both be damaging to plants.

A young company based in Angwin, Deep Root Irrigation, was named one of the top 10 New Products of 2015 by World Ag Expo. The expo was held between Feb. 10-12 in Tulare. The product, called the DRI ...

Knowing your plants’ specific water needs and matching them with the right irrigation system can save water, money, and time while boosting yields. From deep-rooted tomatoes to shallow lettuce, ...

I xeriscaped my front yard in November 2014 and used the compact form Microburst Texas sage. I’m wondering why one plant died ...

More plants have been killed by improper watering than just about anything else. The basic problem is that no two plants have ...

Some of the plants most commonly sold at garden centers in spring are also the thirstiest. Impatiens, a staple of shady ...

Gardeners say a simple watering tweak can dramatically speed up tomato growth and boost yields.