Watering two to three times a week, based on soil and weather conditions, keeps a vegetable garden consistently healthy. Early morning is the best time to water, helping reduce evaporation and prevent ...

CORVALLIS – Gardeners who want to save water with wise irrigating techniques might consider an unusual approach: plant crops that don’t require much water in the first place. “Some vegetables, such as ...

It can be tempting to think that watering your garden every day gives you great vegetables, but even the easiest vegetables to grow have unique hydration requirements. To keep your crop bountiful and ...

Deep watering is the holy grail of vegetable gardening. We’ve heard a thousand times that pushing water deep into the ground forces plants to send their roots deep as well, making them stronger and ...

With Minnesota's unpredictable springs and short growing season, it's painful for gardeners to have to wait until mid-May to plant favorites like tomatoes. But mid-April is an ideal time to plant root ...

I read about new watering schedules in the community, and I’m confused. Is this meant for lawns only? What about vegetable gardens? As you suggest, not all plants are created equally. And while the ...

Plants wilt when they need water, but they also wilt when they have too much. The former is more likely in the Lawrence area right now, especially with recent high temperatures and the ongoing severe ...