Do you know why perennials are so poor at math? In order to multiply, they divide. If you weren’t under the right rain cloud from midsummer on, your perennials, trees and shrubs are probably very dry.

Can watering your plants actually kill them? As surprising as it sounds, yes, overwatering is one of the most common reasons ...

Every day, I get my weather forecast from our local TV newscast. In our outdoor business, the weather can have a great impact on our day. This is why I am glad we have several great meteorologists on ...

Low-water plants, native shade, and smart irrigation turn yards into cooler landscapes that save water and support local life now.

Snake plants store water in their leaves, so avoid overwatering them. How often to water them depends on their light, soil, ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Spider plants make a great addition to any house; however, knowing when and how often to water them is important to keeping ...

Many plants that are a familiar part of our home gardening landscape may not cope with the hot dry summers and excessive winter wet that are becoming more common with changing weather patterns.

A watering can is an essential gardening tool—so essential, in fact, that it’s often overlooked. But any green thumb who’s had to lug a less-than-satisfactory one around knows full well that despite ...

If you have a lot of ground to cover, a garden hose with a high-quality garden hose nozzle is the most efficient way to water your garden beds. But for delicate plants and more precise watering, don't ...

Many growers have a hard time with the balancing act of watering their plants. Have I overwatered? Have I underwatered? Is my water too acidic? Watering can be one of the trickiest parts of plant ...