As temperatures rise, so does the demand for water in our gardens. However, conserving water doesn’t mean sacrificing a lush and thriving landscape. With smart planning, the right plant choices and ...

So far this spring, rainfall has been fairly reliable and adequate and air temperatures have been moderate, eliminating the need for frequent watering of most outdoor plants in Greater Columbus. Most ...

In a world where everything is getting more and more expensive, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of a freebie. And why wouldn’t you want to take advantage of free water to keep your ...

A rain barrel is an incredibly useful addition to a backyard, especially if you're looking to be more sustainable. It means you don't have to rely on tap water to keep your garden hydrated – which is ...

How much water do your plants need? Ahhh, the sound of much-needed rain. We really needed it. I was just about to get out my hoses and sprinkler for the perennial beds, but thank goodness, it wasn’t ...

Although rain has generally been adequate this summer, with an especially wet spell in late July, we're experiencing a hot, dry period. When the temperatures reach into the upper 90s, it doesn’t take ...

Proper irrigation is very important for plant health. Too much or too little can both be damaging to plants. I’ll begin with a description of a process called evapotranspiration. This process combines ...

The prevailing garden-watering advice is that you’ll get the most bang for your watering buck and head off potential leaf disease by watering early in the morning. Three reasons: 1.) Especially for ...

As spring gets into swing, we welcome the return of warm weather, verdant lawns and blooming flowers—but sometimes Mother Nature needs some help and not every homeowner has a green thumb. Thankfully, ...

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 ...

A rain garden is a type of bioretention, constructed as a shallow depression to hold and infiltrate water from rooftops via downspouts, driveways or other impervious surfaces to reduce polluted ...