Q: You have always said to add watering days instead of more water per application. During the hottest September on record, the water district ads told us to water fewer days (three in fall and one ...

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 ...

Stop watering when the ground freezes and during periods of heavy rainfall. Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As ...

To the editor: A letter writer worries that our urban tree canopy will suffer if decorative turf grass is banned. Frequent surface irrigation of turf under trees in medians, parks and elsewhere is ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Mature trees have many benefits. They provide habitat for wildlife, offer shade and enhance the aesthetics of our landscapes. They’re even known to significantly boost property values. As big and ...

When the leaves on your cherry tree start turning colorful in the fall, you might think your gardening responsibilities are over for the season. In fact, the period between the end of the harvest ...

To water, use a soaker hose to provide a slow stream of water. Soil should be moist, but not waterlogged. This method results in less runoff and the water is more likely to be absorbed by the root ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...