If you’re not using soaker hoses in your garden, now’s the time to start. It's a highly efficient way to water, so while you may spend a little on a soaker hose and fittings at the onset, you will ...

The other day I noticed someone watering a drought-stressed tree by shooting water at it from the end of a hose. They had the right idea, but they were doing it wrong. Most trees, even ...

Many homeowners struggle with the same question: How much to water? “The simple answer is that your plants need enough water in the soil for their roots to absorb what they need,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Springtime in our region often brings ample total moisture, but for gardeners with heavy soils, this can be as bad as drought. Too much moisture early on can stunt plants and prohibit good root zone ...

Mature trees have many benefits. They provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and enhance the aesthetics of our landscapes. They’re even known to significantly boost property values. As big and ...

What to do this week Even if watering has not been banned in your town, be a good citizen and water wisely to minimize loss to evaporation. Use soaker hoses in the garden and watering bags around ...

I found your old answer about the safety of garden hoses and the advice to use a rubber soaker hose. With more current information coming out about heavy metals and other industrial chemicals in ...

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