Hillside Nursery president Mark McHenry caught the city in a drought-restriction violation on Saturday. Here’s what happened.

Drip irrigation is a method that enables water to gradually seep onto the soil surface or directly into the root zone through ...

With growing drought conditions and early pressure on the local water supply, the District of Summerland is asking residential property owners to voluntarily cut back their water use.

A formal garden sounds grand and imposing, evoking images of huge, impeccably manicured gardens attached to European palaces.

For those looking for additional ways to help protect and preserve our water supply, here are a few easy opportunities: Let ...

Regardless of the types of plants you like to grow, watering them can sometimes be more than a regular chore; at times, it ...

An in-ground irrigation system with pop-up sprinkler heads is the best way to water lawns. The timer automatically waters the lawn at preset times, and delivers a precise amount of water for your ...

Because they've adapted for survival, natives don't require pesticides or fertilizers and they use less water, said Marinello ...

1) Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation. The best time to water your lawn is between 4 am and 10 am. During these early hours, temperatures are cooler and wind speeds are typically ...

This week we're seeing temperatures reach above 30 degrees in parts of Canada, and while it might seem the perfect time to ...

And while sprinkler systems play an important role in lawn care, they can also play an expensive one. During the summer months, your sprinkler system can increase your water bill by $50 to $200, ...