Lawn-loving Tampa residents fear there's heartbreak ahead when tough new watering restrictions take effect April 3. ...more

March 21, 2009

Property owners in Tampa no longer will be able to water their lawns with sprinkler systems under a ban adopted Thursday by the city council. ...more

March 20, 2009

Does this affect property owners outside Tampa? No, although there are some properties outside the city hooked up to the city's water system. Look at your water bill or call the city's water department at (813) 274-8121 to find out if you are on the system. ...more

March 20, 2009

With the region's monster reservoir reduced to a puddle, the drought is hitting home, especially for the many who have collected watering citations. ...more

March 20, 2009

With the region's monster reservoir reduced to a puddle, the drought is hitting home, especially for many who have collected watering citations. ...more

March 19, 2009

President Barack Obama tapped Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney as U.S. ambassador to Ireland, marking St. Patrick's Day with the surprise nomination and a special welcome for Irish leaders — White House fountains that ran green for a day. ...more

March 17, 2009

With the number of lawn watering fines in Pasco County already approaching the 1,000 mark, residents are reminded to reset the timers on sprinkler systems at 2 a.m. Sunday when daylight saving time begins. ...more

March 6, 2009

We all know people who are seemingly unaware of the water crisis in the Tampa Bay area. They're the ones whose sprinklers are flooding the streets every night in the wee hours when no one is watching. ...more

February 12, 2009

What To Do This Month •Prune rose bushes (not climbers). Cut back to healthy branches and remove weak stems. Remove all but three to five healthy canes, and cut these back a third to a half. ...more

February 8, 2009

When the temperatures drop and winter really sets in, lawns don't need to be watered nearly as much. In fact, holding out and watering once every 10 to 14 days can save money and water. ...more

February 5, 2009