Enjoy vibrant green grass and a colorful garden with the help of a lightweight garden hose.

Watering is an essential skill for gardeners that is often overlooked. “How often should I water and how much?” is a frequent ...

A guide to what to do with okra in July for happy plants and rich harvests, including picking, watering, feeding, supporting, ...

They are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors and ...

From the moment you plant your tomatoes, you begin looking forward to those tasty harvests, but there are a number of reasons ...

When bigleaf hydrangeas droop in a heat stretch, panic-watering often makes it worse. Check the soil first: dry means deep-soak plus 2–3 inches of mulch; moist but recovering overnight means leave it ...

If you live in the South, a heat wave (or three) will occur each growing season. Of course, it's a never-ending hot oven in some areas, but that can be exacerbated by periods of drought. Even in the ...

Some rain barrel users aren’t making the most of their free rainwater resources. Try our rain barrel setup to make use of the water that would otherwise overflow in a heavy downpour. Learn how to ...

Soil temperatures need to be warm, about 60ºF to 70ºF, to plant cucumber seeds in the garden. Wait until two to four weeks after the last frost in your area. You can also start seeds indoors two to ...