"The rain is a blessing, don't get me wrong, but we can't get into the field to get the plants in the ground," Colquitt said. If corn hasn't been planted by now, it's too late, and farmers only ...

Regular rain makes it easier to avoid running around with hoses, but this year we've gone to the other extreme. Too much moisture can be even worse than drought for plants. In really dry weather ...

He was right, of course. Buck up gardeners. Besides, there are distinct benefits to rain. Mind you, being plant-concentric, I give plants the credit for this rain. It started with bacteria on ...

While rain is essential for the survival of plants, it also contains bacteria and other pathogens which can cause them harm. So how do plants protect themselves from this threat? A recent study by ...

When piling leaves for pickup by the claw this week, Sacramento residents are reminded to keep them out of the gutter so that Tuesday’s rain can run unimpeded into storm drains. That’s the ...

More rain makes for more plant growth: that much is obvious. But now a statistical study of satellite images has added weight to the reverse notion: more plants also make for more rain.

A lack of regular rain, along with summer’s sun and heat, can seriously stress garden plants, especially when the drought lasts weeks or even a month or two. Heat and lack of rainfall can stress ...