When you think about it, for all they do for us, trees really don’t ask for all that much. Give them the right amount of sunlight, the right amount of rain, nutrients, and some basic support, and they ...

With the seemingly ubiquitous supply of mechanical air conditioning around us these days, it can be easy to forget what it meant in the “old days” to have a big old shade tree in the back yard. When I ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The moderate drought we’re experiencing through most of our region means a lot of you have been doing some extra watering. But there may be some things you don’t think about when ...

Fruit-tree pruning workshops at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard in North Las Vegas will not be held during the next three Saturdays; they will resume Jan. 15 ...

Water is crucial to keep our landscapes alive. During drought, providing efficient irrigation to our trees will contribute to trees’ health and overall well-being, minimizing the incidence of insects ...

When you’re watering trees and shrubs, don’t forget the trees on the parkway in front of your house or apartment. “A parkway is one of the toughest places for a tree to survive,” said Ed Hedborn, ...

With dwindling water supplies, the city of Napa has issued guidelines for outdoor water conservation, which I discussed in two columns earlier this year: “Drought Returns to Napa”, April 10, and “Time ...

As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents "Trees and Irrigation" noon-1 p.m., Aug. 13, at the Cooperative Extension Office at 4955 ...

Answer (Part 2): In last week's column, we learned about how the type of soil in your garden affects tree water requirements. Now we will focus on other considerations, such as rates of water movement ...

Like many plants, there's no exact timeline for watering your Meyer lemon tree. "A good rule is to water deeply, and then wait until the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry before watering again," says ...

Many people are passionate about having a live Christmas tree, but topping off the tiny water dish in the stand is a pain. Avoid getting poked in the eye with this handy stealth watering system. Over ...