Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.

Home landscapes may need a shot of water regardless of any moisture they may be getting due to recent weather.

Winter has finally arrived. No more sneaking out into the garden to do one more project because the ground is still thawed. The problem is that with all our garden projects buried, what’s a gardener ...

It's no secret that the secret to happy plants and a lush garden is providing sufficient water to your plants. Without water, plants will stagnate leaving you feeling bummed out. But using traditional ...

A garden full of flowers straining towards the sunlight is a harbinger of summer, a signal of the end of winter's short days. There's one variety of early spring bloomers with colorful petals forming ...

Garden hoses are one of those common items we always seem to have lying around in the garage or back of the shed, with strong material that can hold up to many seasons of use. But what do you do when ...

Manual irrigation systems are inexpensive and offer control but can be cumbersome and prone to leaks. Automated systems offer convenience and control but are ...

Q: My unripe tomatoes have tiny black specks on them, and I noticed some of the leaves have small dark brown spots surrounded by yellowing. What’s wrong, and what can I do for them? A: Based on the ...

A garden is not just a collection of plants. It’s an ecosystem, a dynamic community of living organisms interacting with their environment. In a garden ecosystem, plants, insects, soil microbes, birds ...

ST. LOUIS – Almost 40 years ago, the Super Soaker, the ultimate water gun, was invented by Lonnie Johnson, a mechanical and nuclear engineer. The Super Soaker became a staple of summer water fights, ...