Many farms in drought-prone regions of the U.S. rely on drip irrigation as a water-saving method to grow crops. These systems pump water through long thin tubes that stretch across farm fields.

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 ...

Build a homemade drip irrigation system using PVC pipes and tubing to start efficiently watering your garden inside and outside. Proper watering is one of the most important aspects of growing your ...

Many homeowners in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Ohio started noticing something unusual during their monthly budgeting.

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 ...

It’s easier than you might think to DIY an efficient watering system for your garden.

Automatic drip watering systems make it possible to install landscapes during summer drought. Landscape planting in summer has always been risky. Newly-installed plants need frequent, sometimes daily ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

If you plan to travel this summer, now might be a good time to install an automatic watering system. Doing so can ensure that your plants will not be under-watered or over-watered in your absence. An ...

Dear Jim: I enjoy gardening and landscaping my yard, but I would like to save time and reduce my water bills by installing an automatic watering kit myself. Will I actually save water, and what system ...

If like me your houseplants go through periods of neglect, you may be interested in a new automated houseplant drip watering system launched via Kickstarter this month called the Norshire. The drip ...