But before you throw it in the trash, keep that old hose to hand. There are a handful of clever ways of reusing your garden ...

N.Y. Damiano recommends using soaker hoses to direct water to the root zones of plants, where it’s needed, and avoid the mold ...

This May 26, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a drip-irrigation soaker hose set in place over the soil in a ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Avoid overhead watering. Drip irrigation is ideal, as it delivers water directly to plants’ root zones, where it’s needed, instead of sprinkling foliage, which can result in mold and fungal diseases.

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent ...

N.Y. Damiano recommends using soaker hoses to direct water to the root zones of plants, where it’s needed, and avoid the mold and fungal diseases often caused by overhead watering. (Jessica ...

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your back. Always pull or dig up weeds by their roots, then dispose of them in ...