This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A Rancho Park gardener’s recent letter raised the question of whether a ...

Use a hose reel to store hoses when not it use and expand lifetimes. Soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems provide a host of benefits for your plants and for your wallet. By delivering water just ...

DALLAS — In North Texas, the fluctuating weather can make a big impact on the foundation of a home. After weeks of rain, the DFW area is now seeing extreme heat. "This is the fifth day in a row that ...

Overhead sprinklers waste water because the water evaporates and/or runs off. Soaker hoses, instead, allow water to seep directly into the soil, around the root zones where it’s needed most. In this ...

Last week, we talked about watering your lawn and garden, and mentioned drip irrigation and soaker hoses. Let’s look at them a little more this week. Your typical garden hose is a solid piece of ...

Without violating watering restrictions in these rainless days, try this: a soaker hose made from 65 percent recycled rubber tires. Water responsibly as you encourage recycling! Garden experts say ...

When we were kids our dad made us work in the garden every Saturday. We turned soil in the flower beds, pruned shrubs and hedges, and weeded. There was no lawn where we lived. Only flower beds, ...

The best tool for the job is the right tool. When it comes to hoses, a garden hose is a general-purpose item that you can use in a wide variety of situations. On the other hand, a soaker hose has one ...