Learn the pros and cons of drip irrigation vs. soaker hose systems for the most water-efficient garden. Hand watering a garden takes a lot of time, and sprinkler systems lead to water waste and weed ...

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Instead, gardeners are being told to try alternative irrigation methods like a soaker hose, drip hose or even ‘tree nappies’, ...

Soaker hoses coming off your hose bibb aren’t much better ... While it is certainly better to have a real drip or sprinkler setup, there are a variety of ways you can accomplish a semi-professional ...

When water freezes it produces heat. So, a light water layer on your plants will help protect them unless it is a hard frost.

Start by observing your trees. Even now after our recent rains, the structural damage from drought is visible. The trees in ...