Manual irrigation systems are inexpensive and offer control but can be cumbersome and prone to leaks. Automated systems offer convenience and control but are ...

Get ready to turn on the waterworks. It’s gardening season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the old green hose and puddles of wasted water. “In days gone by, and even with some of the sprinklers ...

Rachio is one of the leading brands when it comes to smart home gadgets for your lawn. Specifically, the company is responsible for a handful of popular smart sprinklers and timers — including the ...

Our yard came equipped with underground sprinklers, probably installed in 1979 when the house was built and underground sprinkler technology still was in its infancy. I am sure there have been ...

Rachio makes our favorite smart sprinkler controller for in-ground irrigation systems and now it’s bringing much of the same sophistication to a new smart valve for outdoor hose bibs. On display at ...

Many homeowners struggle with the same question: How much to water? “The simple answer is that your plants need enough water in the soil for their roots to absorb what they need,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

- Watering with soaker hoses or small stationary sprinklers wastes less water than traditional overhead sprinklers. It's easier to put out soaker hoses now than waiting until plants reach their full ...

Some of you might remember a book “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche.” Published in 1982, it was on the best-seller list for longer than a year and sold more than a million copies. I was reminded of that ...

The house we live in doesn't have a sprinkler system. Our previous house had sprinklers, but now we have to water the lawn and plants with a hose. My water bill is a bit happier, since we probably don ...