If you want to grow the healthiest plants with the most amount of flowers possible, it may be time to consider installing a ...

Mary Gish, Nevada County Master GardenerFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2007Now that spring is here and the majority of the rainy season is over, your plants will have an increased need for water.

The Napa Valley has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Last summer was particularly dry, with virtually no rain from March through August. We all know that ...

It's no secret that the secret to happy plants and a lush garden is providing sufficient water to your plants. Without water, ...

Meteorologists have yet to predict what to expect in the way of spring and summer rains this year. If the weather goes as in the past few years, more drought would not be a surprise. Fortunately, ...

Q: I am confused about the best schedule for drip irrigation. I lost two rosemary bushes, and my sago palms look terrible. I nearly lost a tree as well, but deep watering brought it back. On assigned ...