The flip side of our dry summers is that, without sprinkler intervention, Seattle lawns turn into crispy straw. July’s average rainfall is 0.78 inches, according to the National Weather Service, ...

You Need to Water Every Day Did you know your lawn can actually get dependent and needy if it has too much water? Instead of ...

Some of the flowers, such as petunias, that you enjoyed into June will probably not tolerate the heat and humidity of summer.

The technique can revive the pores of soil, so it regains its ability to hold water and transport it to the plants.

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn't be our first impulse.Believe it or not, weeds aren't just freeloaders crashing our garden party.

Freddie Mercury Was Warned Not to 'Get Clever' Ahead of Legendary Live Aid Set: 'Just Play the Hits' ...

Lawn herbicides can volatilize when applied during hot weather. The vapors drift through the air and can cause plant damage ...

Long-time river watchers and local scientists say this is by far the earliest they’ve seen such a massive proliferation of ...

In many ways, summer is the best time for city gardeners to enjoy the work we’ve put in to building a great garden. The ...

Plant experts say keeping your garden fresh and healthy this summer is easy, but it’s important to keep an eye on how much or ...

Q: I have a beautiful Schubert tree with the most fragrant flowers in the month of May, and then the leaves gradually turn a ...

While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer.