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 ...

Want to make the best irrigation system for vegetable gardens? Learn how to make a cheap drip irrigation system that works for homes and small farm gardens. One of the most important aspects of ...

The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle about 4 feet in diameter, I roughly ...

It's no secret that the secret to happy plants and a lush garden is providing sufficient water to your plants. Without water, plants will stagnate leaving you feeling bummed out. But using traditional ...

Landscape planting in summer has always been risky. Newly-installed plants need frequent, sometimes daily watering until they get established. Even regular rainfall won’t penetrate more than a few ...

If your life is busy but you want to make sure your plants are well-cared for, even on your most hectic days, automating your watering system can be a big help. A drip irrigation system is the ...

The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle about 4 feet in diameter, I roughly ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a new “p-word” for gardening. Besides planting and pruning, there’s plumbing — and this new p-word can help keep both gardens and wallets looking nice and green. Here’s how: You can convert a ...

Efficient water use is important to superintendents. Precisely irrigating small or isolated tees is challenging with traditional sprinklers. New Mexico State University scientists evaluated four ...