Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

Trees are some of the oldest and largest living organisms on our planet. A large tree can move up to 100 gallons of water from the soil to its leaf surfaces every day. Coastal redwoods can tower more ...

This time of year, when the temperatures soar, we worry a lot about our lawns getting enough water. But not enough attention is paid to the rest of our landscape. Our trees and shrubs need water too – ...

The Bay Area is entering a weak La Niña winter, which typically means a drier-than-average season. However, the National ...

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 ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...

Q: We have pine trees on our street that are 20-plus years old and 50 feet tall. We obviously want to ensure their survival as we try to conserve water. Approximately how many gallons of water would ...

Today's topic comes from some Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension master gardeners in Albany County. It's on tree root girdling: very timely and very much appreciated. Thanks, folks! There's a ...

It may be cold, but spring is just over the horizon. You may have gardening questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...