Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When watering the plants in our gardens, many of us often overlook a particular plant type: trees. It's easy to assume that the ...

A lot of trees and plants are suffering because of the extreme, prolonged heat and drought conditions, agriculture specialists say. "We're seeing mature trees, and especially recently planted trees, ...

Knowing how to water your fruit trees properly is the key to keeping them healthy and productive -- from timing to technique, ...

Q: You have always said to add watering days instead of more water per application. During the hottest September on record, the water district ads told us to water fewer days (three in fall and one ...

During the spring, my most common question that comes into the office is, “why is my tree turning brown?” The answer to that question begins with the most basic need for all living things, water.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carson Downing Many types of garden plants need watering in summer when they’re actively growing and rainfall is sporadic. But ...

Do you know why perennials are so poor at math? In order to multiply, they divide. If you weren’t under the right rain cloud from midsummer on, your perennials, trees and shrubs are probably very dry.

When the leaves on your cherry tree start turning colorful in the fall, you might think your gardening responsibilities are over for the season. In fact, the period between the end of the harvest ...

We have talked about record temperatures and drought conditions in recent articles. In West Texas we are noticing that many trees are beginning to show signs of insufficient, or incorrect, watering.

Help them grow strong roots.

Q My pear trees are drooping and looking bad. I am watering but they are not getting any better. Is something else wrong? A It can be one or more things wrong at the same time. Fruit trees and ...

Winter might feel like the time to completely ignore your garden, but your trees and shrubs are quietly plotting their survival. Cold winds, frozen soil, and dry indoor air can stress even the ...