HOW TO Plant Fall Tomatoes in August
It’s hot, we know. But now is the time to plant your fall tomatoes using transplants in one-gallon containers. Use the recommended varieties such as HM 8849, HM 1823, BHN […]
Summer Tree Watering
Native and established trees generally don’t need supplemental water. But during prolonged drought, occasional watering may be helpful — but only if it’s done correctly. Established trees — those that […]
Unrelenting Ironweed
The summer heat is brutal to ordinary blooming plants. But there are ironclad options that’ll show the scorch who’s boss — and add the color your landscape craves. As the […]
Water Only the Areas That Need It
Before you turn up your sprinkler system — and double your water bill — consider what areas of your landscape truly need water. The first days of full scorch are […]
Drought Is No Match for a WaterSaver Garden
Using the right plants in the right place of your landscape means less worrying about watering and yardwork during the hottest days of the year. Flash back to summer 2021, […]
How To Keep Your Flowers Alive While You Are on Vacation
Flowering plants are usually at their peak of production during your summer vacation period and require some attention before you leave. Move both your indoor and outdoor plants out […]
Take the Hand-Watering Challenge
Just because you have an irrigation system doesn’t mean you have to use it. Hand watering with a hose uses fewer gallons per minute and targets only what truly needs […]
How to Grow Sunflowers on your Patio
The sunflower is an impressive summer bloomer with big flowers consisting of golden yellow, creamy white or reddish petals that radiate from a dark brown center. By the end of […]
Earth Day Landscape Dreams
An eco-friendly landscape is more than just a tidy yard with minimal bare spots. It’s enticing to wildlife and thrifty with water. Picturesque and inviting, I can’t help but stop […]
Stage 2 Watering Rules Are Upon Us
For those new to our city — and for residents who may have forgotten — we’ve compiled answers to a few frequently asked questions about Stage 2 watering rules. It’s […]