Q: I bought soaker hoses to save water, and now I can’t figure out how high to turn up the water, or how long to leave them on. Also, they keep popping up through the mulch. How do I use these things?

Storing a garden hose in the garage for the winter. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension. It’s summertime in Texas, which means plenty of days with sweltering temperatures.