The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves as temperatures climb. Extreme temperatures can take their toll even on ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

I hear bad advice on watering, such as watering during the heat of day "burns up" your plants. Here's the truth about ...

When it comes to the absolute best time of the day to water your plants, early morning is ideal, no matter what climate you ...

Making sure your plants have adequate moisture is incredibly important, especially when temperatures are high, but there is a ...

But, he added, “When you do water your plants, try to avoid getting water on their leaves as it can cause scorching when the sun is out, especially on new growth.” ...

One way to damage your houseplants is to overwater them while you are on vacation. Although you may wish to give them ...

While all finished water meets regulations for drinking, we are at risk of violating the nitrate standard if customer demand does not decrease.” On May 30, residents were asked to reduce lawn ...

Man-made desalination plants are energy-intensive and expensive, so it’s cheaper and safer to let the clouds do the desalinating for us. It’s just a matter of getting that water to ground level.

Flowers will need lots of water during hotter days but you'll need to give it to them at the right time of day (Image: Getty) “If you don’t have time or miss your morning watering, then wait ...