Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

• Begin to plant pansies, pinks, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale, and other winter color plants as temperatures cool ...

Homeowners should have the curbside valve feeding their yard sprinklers shut off from the municipal pressurized system and ...

Water is essential to keep indoor plants healthy. Learn the best watering practices for houseplants and the best time of day ...

One clever gardener created a beautiful and effective rain garden solution to prevent yard flooding — but made one critical ...

If you find any problems, they’re usually relatively easy to fix (unlike the patio problem above, yikes). You can find a ...

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...

Ohio is currently in the grips of one of the deadliest outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a sickness spread to deer by infected midges, in recent history. Clint McCoy, a deer biologist with ...

Since kicking off early this year, “Stuff Your Kindle Day” will continue with a wide range of events in September. For a limited time, hundreds to thousands of e ...

THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. ALSO BREAKING VAN METER IS ISSUING A LAWN WATERING BAN. THE CITY SAYS EXCESSIVE WATER USAGE HAS PUT THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM UNDER SIGNIFICANT STRESS. THE BAN IS IN EFFECT ...

Question: I have noticed hummingbirds coming into my yard. How do I keep them here and what flowers do they like? Answer: Lucky are you to have the right location for hummingbirds to visit. Residents ...