You may have heard that morning is the best time of day to water a lawn and other plants in your garden. But how much does timing matter? As long as you're meeting the plant's irrigation needs, does ...

The worst time to water outdoor plants is in the afternoon when the sun causes water to evaporate quickly. Avoid watering outdoor plants in freezing weather as water can freeze around the roots and ...

Hot, dry weather has set in as it often does by late summer. Your yard is probably suffering and your potted plants are begging for water. So, when is the best time to water? If you’re like me, you’re ...

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 ...

Every day, I get my weather forecast from our local TV newscast. In our outdoor business, the weather can have a great impact on our day. This is why I am glad we have several great meteorologists on ...

Water plants early in the morning or late afternoon to reduce pests, disease, and water waste. Avoid regular nighttime watering—it can invite slugs, mildew, and root rot. Morning watering helps plants ...

While your lawn, trees, and much of your garden may seem brown and dead come winter, it's all just dormant. So do you water ...