When watering the plants in our gardens, many of us often overlook a particular plant type: trees. It's easy to assume that the trees in your yard are just fine and that you never need to do anything ...

Here are some handy tips to help you judge how much water your trees really need and how to make sure fruit trees always get ...

A record 100 million-plus U.S. households now garden, the National Gardening Association says. That means more Americans face the dilemma of how and when to water their plants. Watering frequency can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. URBANA — After this year’s summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and ...

“I had to do a lot of watering this year to get my new plants established. Now that November is over, do I still need to worry about watering?” Most gardeners do not think about watering as the ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Many types of garden plants need watering in summer when they’re actively growing and rainfall is sporadic. But what about later in the season, when plants are going dormant and nature is usually more ...

Mature trees have many benefits. They provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and enhance the aesthetics of our landscapes. They’re even known to significantly boost property values. As big and ...

Urban trees provide myriad benefits, while putting up with so much of our chaos. Here's what we can do to help them. I have a dorky habit to confess. Whenever my to-go iced coffee is finished, I dump ...

If you've chosen a real fir tree this year, you might be wondering how often you should water your Christmas tree to ensure it lasts throughout the celebrations. When it comes to choosing a real ...