Snow on the ground doesn't always mean your plants are getting enough water. Instead, you should be following this winter ...

Newly planted container-grown trees need daily watering for several weeks, then twice weekly through the first summer and fall, and weekly for the following two summers. Ball and burlap trees require ...

Getting ready to go on vacation seems to take an increasing amount of effort these days. There is so much to organize before you even leave the house, not least making sure all your beautiful ...

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 ...

People plant large numbers of trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers and vegetables in the spring. The need to regularly and properly water is especially critical for these new plantings, as well as ...

One of the sweetest fruits associated with summer is the peach. There is nothing quite like having a gooey peach cobbler at a summer cookout. That is exactly why a lot of gardeners choose to cultivate ...

How often to water your basil plants depends on weather and where they're planted in the garden. Here's how to keep this ...

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...