Why start vegetable seeds indoors before spring? While I love the seasons in New England, our winters make it hard for ...

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

so plant your garden near a water source. Avoid overhead watering. Drip irrigation is ideal, as it delivers water directly to plants’ root zones, where it’s needed, instead of sprinkling foliage, ...

(Jessica Damiano via AP) This May 26, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a drip-irrigation soaker hose set in ...

What’s the best way to keep the garden hydrated when there’s a hose pipe ban? During a hose pipe ban reach for your watering can and water butt. ‘You can use ‘grey water’, such as bath ...

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Whether for gardening or watering your lawn, I tested our top picks, looking for long-lasting, durable hoses that can survive the outdoor elements no matter the season. A standard 50-foot garden ...

When you have plants stored in hard-to-reach areas, a watering can with an extended nozzle can help. If you don't have one, you can DIY an extended watering can using an old garden hose as the ...

Winter can be a stressful time for homeowners due to all of the preparation required to protect a home's interior and exterior from freezing temperatures. Even garden hoses aren't safe from this ...

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