While tap water is still okay for most plants, for certain sensitive species, many gardeners turn to either rain water or distilled water -- but which type of water is better for your plants? Both ...

Mastering the art of watering is the most crucial part of caring for houseplants. Finding the right amount, the right timing ...

So whats the solution? Plant a rain garden! No, a rain garden wont necessarily solve all your planting problems, but its one ...

How much rain did you receive this past week in your area? I believe we got almost an inch. I still have a few trees and shrubs to get into the ground, and I thought it might be too wet to plant. Was ...

After writing that plants should not go into the winter dry, I had several readers ask about watering this past week and when to stop. This is a great question and one that I never really thought ...

Before heavy rain moves into your neighborhood, local jurisdictions are urging you to rake up leaves from storm drains.

but let's dive into why rain has a smell. The scent can spark from three factors: lightning, soil bacteria, and plant acids. Before any rain falls, lightning can already put on a show. When ...

A rain garden is an area populated with plants that captures and retains stormwater so plant roots absorb the water and any pollutants before it goes into a body of water, Chelius said.

Homeowners often select native plants to grow in their rain gardens. Indiana native plant species are commonly grown in rain gardens because of their adaptation to the local climate, soils, and many ...

Golden rain trees have been placed in an Invasive II category by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. This rating means these nonnative trees have spread through landscapes but not at a level ...