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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 11 litres a minute in a circle a bit bigger than a metre in diameter, I ...

What is a Drip System? Often called a ‘drip irrigation system,’ the drip system delivers the perfect amount of water directly to the root zone of your plants. This system, which dispenses water in the ...

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 ...