Some herbs grow faster thanks to your used aquarium water, while certain leafy greens love getting extra potassium from this ...

Q: I recently heard that using distilled water on plants can benefit them. Is this true? I usually use harvested rainwater, and wondered if it's worth making the switch. A: Watering plants, as you'll ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Proper hydration is essential for all life on this planet — your plants included. While a garden hose is ...

Gardeners might not realize it, but there's an optimal time to water plants, especially during hot weather. There are several reasons why timing matters. The most obvious is to prevent evaporation, ...

Every day, I get my weather forecast from our local TV newscast. In our outdoor business, the weather can have a great impact on our day. This is why I am glad we have several great meteorologists on ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other ...

It's important to recycle water where we can, but is dehumidifier water good for plants, and is it a viable way to be more sustainable at home? That's the question we'll be delving into in a bid to ...

While some plants need to be watered constantly, most do better when they're watered deeply but infrequently. But how deep is deep enough? How do you know when you've watered the plant sufficiently ...

Snake plants survive drought, but that trait doesn't help them so much in winter, when their growth slows. Get winter watering right to keep your plant healthy.

Rice water is a great fertilizer, packed with starch and nutrients. Not all plants love it, though, so it's important to only ...