Gardeners often are told that after planting or transplanting, they should water frequently until the plant is “established.” But what does that mean, exactly? “It’s all about the roots,” said Sharon ...

The worst season to water outdoor plants is during freezing winter weather when temperatures can be below freezing. "Watering at this time can lead to water freezing around the roots or on leaves, ...

Watering plants in the middle of the day can be ineffective, especially on hot, sunny days. In the afternoons, water evaporates from the soil surface quickly and may not ever reach the plants' roots.

Q: I have two trees that were planted some 15 years ago improperly as the lawn sprinklers were used for watering instead of drip. The roots are spreading in all directions, and I am worried they may ...

Plants may have no muscles, but they can grow upwards against the strain of gravity and their roots can even shift soil and rocks – because their cells can absorb water to form strong structures. Now ...