Basics

How Do You Water Your Garden?

Watering your garden is vital to keep your plants healthy and your landscape alive with color. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the three basic irrigation methods: hand-watering, sprinkler systems and drip irrigation.

Watering-In: A Key to Plant Success

If you’re a novice gardener, you may be apprehensive about your watering ability. Learning the basics will eliminate some of the mystery – and even give you confidence.

Water Wise Gardening: Southern California and the Desert Southwest

It’s not just a mirage: You can have a beautiful, bountiful garden in tough, desertlike conditions. The trick is picking the right plants, planning out your garden and conserving that precious liquid that falls from the sky. Learn some easy tips to follow – and become water wise!

Water Wise Gardening: Mountain West and High Plains

You can grow beautiful, bountiful gardens in windy, cold, arid conditions. The trick is picking the right plants, planning out your garden and conserving that precious liquid that falls from the sky. Learn some easy tips to follow – and become water wise!