Q: The plants in my raised bed keep wilting, sometimes just a couple of hours after I have watered. I water until water pools on top and starts to run off the edges of the bed. My neighbor suggested I ...

If the soil has pulled away from the sides of the pot or won’t absorb water, bottom watering can help. Steinkopf recommends ...

Summer has arrived, and so have garden problems related to heat stress. Heat-stressed plants suffer from poor water absorption and nutrient deficiencies. Lawns turn yellow; leaves on shrubs and trees ...

Tropical plants require watering once every 1-2 weeks in winter, while succulents and cacti need less frequent watering. Overwatering is a common problem in winter, so it's crucial to check soil ...

An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help the plant absorb moisture from the air. “Not only does the plant use some water, it can gain ...

Gardeners, certainly many of you (me included) have devoted an enormous amount of time outdoors this spring preparing and planting flower beds, vegetable gardens and manicuring lawns -- crafting and ...

How often to water indoor plants in winter is a little different than other times of year. Get it right with these must-know tips. Tropical plants require watering once every 1-2 weeks in winter, ...

Exactly how much and how often to water indoor plants in winter can be tricky to figure out. On one hand, houseplants grow slower in winter and generally need less water at this time; however, leaves ...