Sprinklers, which spray water into the air where it is easily evaporated or lost to the wind, are inherently inefficient. They spread water over large areas, regardless of whether there are roots ...

Q: I have a lot of landscaping and gardens. My water bills are high, and I hate to waste time watering. I probably don't water correctly anyway. Are automatic watering systems effective? Do they save ...

If you’ve ever returned from a summer weekend away to find your plants wilting in protest, finding out how to set up a drip watering system might just be the answer. So, what is drip watering? Well, ...

When outdoor watering comes to mind, we think of a hose with a sprinkler attachment on the end, or better yet, a fancy built-in sprinkler system. We think of being able to flood our lawn and garden ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Laying out the hoses in my beds as I installed drip last year. The hoses uncoil with the heat of the sun. Credit: Amanda Blum Drip irrigation systems ...

You can set the drippers or emitters on your drip irrigation tape at different intervals based on how far apart your crops are spaced. To try simple trench irrigation, use a hoe to form trenches ...

Finding adequate time amidst busy schedules for watering an outdoor garden can be difficult. When I was growing up, this task was part of the chore rotation for my brothers and me. I secretly always ...

Q: I have a lot of landscaping and gardens. My water bills are high and I hate to waste time watering. I probably don’t water right anyway. Are automatic watering kits effective and do they save water ...