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 ...

Home landscapes may need a shot of water regardless of any moisture they may be getting due to recent weather.

Q: Now that our irrigation is only allowed for one day, I was wondering if once a week is sufficient watering for my small sago palm. Should I hand water it on other days? A: Hard to say. Depends on ...

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The next few weeks are a critical time to water your landscape, particularly your evergreen shrubs and trees. A thorough soaking during late September and October will help your trees and shrubs ...