This week, the question comes from yours truly (i.e., Dr. Marisa Thompson, regular writer of this column). I’ve heard about subsurface drip as an improved way to irrigate turfgrass, so I invited NMSU ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Tearing out our lawns is a good start toward wiser ...

Two weeks ago I asked if anyone had succeeded in keeping a lawn green despite watering restrictions. Here are some of your responses: Jan Beyers, Moreno Valley: Where we live, it’s much drier than ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

The summer heat and dry spells have arrived. Here are some tips to keep your lawn, garden and flower beds green and lush while being mindful of water use. The dog days of summer are here, and it’s ...

* Different soil types (clay, sand and loam) have different water infiltration rates. * Using an on and off watering schedule is best for lawns. * Drip irrigation is effective but must be monitored ...

With warmer days ahead, plants are beginning to use more water than they did earlier this winter, and experts say how homeowners' water now can determine how well their landscape handles the hotter ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Most of this water comes from man-made lakes scattered about our area. With the projected increase of the DFW population to hit 12 million by 2060 (currently 7.8 million), ...