One of the most entrenched horticultural myths concerns wetting down the foliage of plants during the heat of the day: “Water droplets act as tiny magnifying glasses, focusing the sun’s rays so that ...

This video shows several different types of watering systems that I use and have used for our vegetable gardens, raised beds, and fruit trees. I also give a demonstration and explanation of assembling ...

If you’ve grown a garden for a while, you may have noticed that the last few years have been brutal due to climate change-related patterns. One month it’s drought and the next it’s flooding. What is ...

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, ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

The purpose of irrigation systems is obvious: Plants need water, and people aren’t always around to provide it. I realized this fact when a wildfire engulfed my rural California neighborhood in August ...

09:09, Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Updated: 09:17, Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Watering garden plants in the summer is crucial to keep them thriving, however, when temperatures reach ...