Until I installed soaker hoses throughout my vegetable beds this year, I’d always watered my plants by hand, which over the years had become tiresome. Standing outside holding a garden hose wasn’t ...

It may seem silly to offer advice on how to properly water a garden, but experienced gardeners will tell you, there is more to it than one might think. Most garden plants will need 1-1.5 inches of ...

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So far this spring, rainfall has been fairly reliable and adequate and air temperatures have been moderate, eliminating the need for frequent watering of most outdoor plants in Greater Columbus. Most ...

The prevailing garden-watering advice is that you’ll get the most bang for your watering buck and head off potential leaf disease by watering early in the morning. Three reasons: 1.) Especially for ...

Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots. Morning watering from 5 to 9 am is best for deep soaking and avoids fungal risk. Good timing keeps plants ...

Looking to transform your backyard into a serene escape? Creating a personal oasis this summer with water gardens, fountains or ponds can be as easy as you choose to make it, landscape professionals ...

Post-vacation, you're bound to return as fresh as a daisy. But if you fail to plan ahead, your plants can go from thriving to wilted in just a few days—especially in hot summer weather. According to ...

As temperatures rise, so does the demand for water in our gardens. However, conserving water doesn’t mean sacrificing a lush and thriving landscape. With smart planning, the right plant choices and ...

Plants can’t survive without water—but too much or too little causes problems. Plants can't survive without water. But too much or too little causes problems that you might mistakenly blame on ...

Spring is all about relishing the warm weather, taking in the colorful blooms, and finally getting to spend time in your garden. And now that we're finally bringing our gardens out of hibernation, ...