FROM TREE CANOPY to herbaceous perennials, in sun and in shade, this year’s Great Plant Picks focus on garden plants that ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

An early light frost can wipe out your garden harvest for the season. When a light frost is expected, water your garden to wet the plants. When water freezes it produces heat. So, a light water layer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman watering a vegetable garden from a watering can - Maria Evseyeva/Shutterstock You should always be following the best tips ...

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 ...

August is the month for two garden W’s: weeding and watering. Regular attention to both keeps a vegetable or flower garden pretty and productive well into autumn. For now, let’s look at watering. It’s ...

Experts dish on how to keep your plants healthy and happy. Most homeowners overwater their plants, which harms plant health and wastes resources. Choosing native plants and adjusting watering based on ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prioritising this simple winter habit could save your plants ...

Any Michigan growing season needs us to water our gardens. This year, watering has already been especially important. Here are some tips from gardening experts. I talked to three experts about how ...