Learn the pros and cons of drip irrigation vs. soaker hose systems for the most water-efficient garden. Hand watering a garden takes a lot of time, and sprinkler systems lead to water waste and weed ...

When it comes to sprinkler vs soaker hose, both are great ways to water, but what’s the difference? And which one do you need ...

If you are looking for an alternative simple and efficient way to water plants, especially in a small garden, then a soaker hose may tick all your boxes. They can save time, conserve water, and keep ...

I really wanted to like the Rocky Mountain Goods flat soaker hose. Having used and tested soaker hoses in the past, I knew not to turn up the water pressure all the way—soaker hoses have ...

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Instead, gardeners are being told to try alternative irrigation methods like a soaker hose, drip hose or even ‘tree nappies’, ...

When water freezes it produces heat. So, a light water layer on your plants will help protect them unless it is a hard frost.

Start by observing your trees. Even now after our recent rains, the structural damage from drought is visible. The trees in ...

To expect the unexpected may be the best advice for gardeners facing unfamiliar weather patterns driven by a changing climate ...

By late summer, unless spent, withered flowers are removed and seed pods often form, which can depress leafy growth, as more ...

Heavy rain and strong wind gusts took hold of The Maritimes on Saturday, leading some regions to see over 100mm of rain. Rain ...

Plan now for next season. Consider soaker hoses. In spring, you will put them in before planting and mulching. Soaker hoses allow water to soak in without much loss from evaporation. You can buy ...