The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other plants will flourish if you dig a bit deeper into that rule.

Managed turf grass areas, including golf courses and park areas cover about 8 percent (400 square miles) of the land area in Connecticut. That perfect lawn typically requires supplemental ...

Leaching potting mix or garden soil with water may be enough to remove excess fertilizer and help plants recover. However, if your plants are struggling or you mixed too much granular fertilizer, ...

I was sitting at a beach in Vermillion, Ohio last Sunday. The heat was substantial. I saw 97 degrees on the thermometer in my ...

If conditions can’t be altered, plant shade-loving plants instead of turf. These plants can provide ground cover, reduce erosion and add aesthetic value to your landscape. Once established, they ...

Moss is a native plant that is opportunistic and will grow where conditions are not favorable for healthy lawns. These are usually damp, shaded areas where the moss thrives and the turf struggles.