As your landscape changes, so should your drip system in order to efficiently water the plants. A lot of landscapers put the drippers right at the (root) ball of the plant or trunk of the tree, says ...

I do not like drip systems, especially those placed underneath landscape fabric or a layer of mulch. You can’t see what is happening and you will lose plants before you discover you have a problem. I ...

BOARDMAN, Ore. — What is believed to be the world’s largest contiguous drip-irrigated farm is turning out hybrid poplar trees. In 1992, Potlatch and Boise Cascade converted 25,000 acres near Boardman, ...

URBANA — After this year’s summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought conditions in the late ...

Q: I would like to replace a huge mulberry tree in my front yard; roots are very invasive, but the shade is wonderful. We have a west-facing home. I would like to replace it with a small bay laurel ...

The question of how to water your trees is popular, and the answer is full of details to consider. Tree Species. Knowing the type of tree you have will help you determine how much water the tree needs ...

Gardening season has wrapped up for most people, but there are always questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service ...

Dry January may be good for your health, but a dry January climate is not healthy for your landscape. Your trees may need human intervention. It may seem like an inch or two of snow here and there is ...

This live oak with its mass of surface roots was a poor choice for parkway planting. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram There’s not one of us who hasn’t been impacted by supply chain issues ...