11+ hour, 6+ min ago  (1028+ words) It's so simple, and you'll use less water all summer With extreme heat hitting the US this summer and our backyards in desperate need of some extra hydration, thinking of ways to be water-wise has never been more important. One…...

21+ hour, 34+ min ago  (254+ words) Salisbury Post Darrell Blackwelder: Keeping plants hydrated in the heat Published 2: 00 am Saturday, July 4, 2026 With our extremely hot weather, keeping our plants hydrated is extremely important. Even when we get occasional evening showers, supplemental irrigation is necessary to keep bedding…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (13+ words) KRXI2 Greenhouse Garden Tips: Watering your yard...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (447+ words) Smart Irrigation Month begins on July 1, serving as an important reminder that small changes can make a big difference for your landscape, your wallet and our natural resources. DID YOU KNOW: Approximately 50 percent of residential water is used for irrigation....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (600+ words) Rockbridge County is hitting summer on the heels of the worst springtime drought in decades, which poses a challenge for lawns and gardens across the county. The News-Gazette spoke to two Master Gardeners, Marybeth Sharkey and Cynthia Roberts, to get…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (335+ words) Make a Garden Water Feature With a Floating Solar Fountain This Weekend " it's So Cheap, Easy and Sounds as Lovely as it Looks Struggling to Grow Lavender? This Unexpected Childhood Staple Can Unlock Bushier, Highly Fragrant Blooms Water Features You…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (290+ words) The current drought status for Massachusetts follows two years of below-average rainfall. As of May 1, Boston and its surrounding towns are experiencing level 2 (significant) and level 3 (critical) drought conditions; the Cape is at level 2. In the state, only Western Massachusetts…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (263+ words) This July brings not only America's 250th birthday, but Smart Irrigation Month. While celebrations and summer kick in across Central Florida, it is timely to remember that most water used by homeowners is for irrigation. In fact, it is estimated that…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (208+ words) This ancient irrigation method delivers water straight to roots'no hose required. Dervaes also says to be cautious about burying ollas around fruit trees'such as guava and figs'and other plants with woody roots as they have "pretty aggressive root systems." The…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (151+ words) Heavy rainfall can waterlog soil and damage plant roots. Use well-draining pots and loosen compacted soil to prevent excess water from accumulating. Remove dead leaves, diseased stems and overgrown branches before and during the monsoon. Regular pruning improves air circulation…...