Q: You have always said to add watering days instead of more water per application. During the hottest September on record, the water district ads told us to water fewer days (three in fall and one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carson Downing Many types of garden plants need watering in summer when they’re actively growing and rainfall is sporadic. But ...

Roots erupting through the soil surface beyond the tree trunk irritate gardeners when trying to grow and mow grass under ...

Early summer, when plants are still green from spring rains, is the time to think ahead to the hot, dry days of July and ...

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Fruit trees are truly wonderful to have in your garden, but before pursuing your dream of picking your own apples, you need to know how to care for them in the long run. Reliable fruit harvests ...

Q: We moved into our home a year ago in January, and had only three delicious peaches from two existing trees. We redid our yard with a new drip system and rocks a few months ago. As I have no real ...

The gas company has begun replacing the old gas lines here in Troy. Redington Avenue was the starting point and our home was the first on the list. We woke up one morning to the sound of heavy ...