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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

While many gardeners fret over whether their plants are getting enough water, the truth is that overwatering can be just as, ...

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 ...

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 ...