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 ...

Q My pear trees are drooping and looking bad. I am watering but they are not getting any better. Is something else wrong? A It can be one or more things wrong at the same time. Fruit trees and ...

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 ...

Fall has arrived and there’s still plenty to do in the garden. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Knowing how to water your fruit trees properly is the key to keeping them healthy and productive -- from timing to technique, ...

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These amazing photos show what happens when trees fight back against erosion. Even when erosion removes large amounts of soil ...

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