Gardeners often watch plants decline without realizing that improper watering lies at the root of many failures. Both ...

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You can kill plants with too much water, even in a drought. If you’ve planted a tree in a small hole with lots of added, well ...

Q. I have been thinking of using a digital soil moisture meter in my perennial garden, landscape and lawn because I often am unsure of whether I need to water or not. Just looking or digging around a ...

Knowing when and how much water to apply to your plants can be one of the most baffling pieces of gardening. Too much water can cause the leaves to die. So can too little water. Although plants cannot ...

Damp soil isn't always proof of a hydrated plant. Learn the 3 subtle signs of plant dehydration, and how to fix them.

Lavender is one of the most drought-tolerant plants you can grow, but even this Mediterranean favorite can benefit from the right watering routine during prolonged hot spells. The trick is knowing ...

For those of you following my desert landscape design class, I have scheduled a second eight-week, class beginning Saturday, July 7, in the afternoons. There are only a few seats remaining before it ...

Deep watering helps plants and lawns handle summer heat. Here’s why one or two weekly soakings are more beneficial than daily light watering.