A simple but overlooked method can keep your trees thriving even through dry spells, helping water reach exactly where it ...

For gardeners, summer is the best of times and the worst of times. Plants thrive in the hot weather and put down deep roots from heavy rains, but those same conditions can wreak havoc on plants.

Proper irrigation is very important for plant health. Too much or too little can both be damaging to plants. I’ll begin with a description of a process called evapotranspiration. This process combines ...

Need to water your soil for the growing season? Here's a buying guide that will help you get the best drip irrigation system.

Another major part of the pot’s self-watering magic is its special porous clay material that allows moisture to pass through the exterior and directly to the plant’s root. The clay promises to remain ...

Q. Last fall, my lawn was looking terrible. It had some random brown areas that ended up being overtaken by weeds. Now that spring is coming, I want to fix the grass, but I don’t know where to start.

Now we are into the heat — real heat. Garden early in the day and late in the afternoon to stay out of the sun. Water, but not too much. Enjoy the cool evenings as time to rest and socialize. This is ...

Learn to grow healthy trees, visit a plant sale and more at these upcoming gardening events around Sonoma County ...