Summer heat pushes gardens into survival mode, and water bills often climb right along with temperatures. A drip irrigation system offers a smart way to deliver moisture directly to plant 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 ...

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 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 ...

More and more homeowners are ditching their lawn sprinklers, and it all comes down to concerns about water usage. Here's what they're using instead.

It is that time of the year when my vegetable garden is getting into full swing. Everything is planted and beginning to grow. It does come with a certain amount of time needed to keep it watered ...

Learn how to install a DIY drip irrigation system and keep your garden and patio plants watered while you're away. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Going on vacation doesn't have to mean coming home to wilted plants.

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 ...