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 ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Twelfth in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Successfully installing water-saving irrigation starts long before you get out your tools. You need ...

I love to garden. I love planting and harvesting and just walking around and observing. However, I do not like to water by hand. Until recently on my homestead, I had to water everything with a hose.

Have you ever stared at your tiny garden on a blazing summer day, secretly wishing the plants could water themselves while you kick back with a lemonade? The truth is, watering plants doesn’t have to ...

Q: I plan to replace the grass in my backyard with shrubs, flowers and trees. How can I convert my existing sprinkler system to a drip system? A: A drip system is relatively easy to install because ...

Shadow Creek golf course in North Las Vegas, Nevada, features 100 acres of naturalized areas comprised of tall grasses and more than 6,000 planted pine trees. The irrigation system in these ...

As we hit May 2026, the gap between amateur and pro-level raised bed gardening has narrowed thanks to accessible tech and refined soil science. Whether you're hunting for vintage metal beds or ...