“A sign that it’s time to reduce or stop watering is slower grass growth and cooler, more humid conditions,” Adnan said. “You may also notice the soil retaining more moisture as evaporation decreases ...

Drainage issues can start when your home is built. Typically, a homeowner's lot receives grading before seeding or sod placement, says George Bernardon, the vice president of Grounds Management for ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Lawn? Trees? Shrubs? The bearded iris your ...

Thanks for your good advice about water conservation. You failed to mention the largest (unnecessary) water user in most U.S. homes: outdoor plant watering. While Grist readers may be eco-wise enough ...

If you have problems with water pooling in your yard after every heavy downpour, there's an easy solution that also adds a ...

Lawn care during the winter months often feels like a guessing game. In the cooler months, when the grass stops growing, it’s easy to assume your lawn doesn’t need much attention. But depending on ...

(BPT) - Whether it’s the result of melting snow or a heavy rainstorm, standing water in the backyard is an unwelcome sight for any homeowner. While it’s unsightly and robs your yard of valuable green ...

TY: IT’S GREAT TO SEE RAIN AND SNOW IN THE FORECAST. BUT WE’VE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE WE SEE AN END TO THIS NOW 3-YEAR DROUGHT FOR THE STATE. THAT MEANS SCIENTISTS AND STATE OFFICIALS STILL WANT ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. As a drought continues to plague the region, ...