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 ...

Watering plants is a constant necessity to keep them alive and thriving. Whether it is flowers in a cottage garden border or crops growing in a vegetable garden, they will need lots of water ...

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 ...

Your garden and potted plants can really benefit from a drip irrigation system. These systems reduce the time you have to spend watering your plants, can help keep fragile plants properly watered on ...

PORT ANGELES — Susan Kalmar will present “Simple Drip Irrigation” at noon today, June 25. The lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series streaming on Zoom Meetings. Kalmar describe the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many of the folks who come over to pick blueberries this time of year, are curious about the drip irrigation system I put in 6 years ago when we started the farm. Feel free to stop by when we’re open, ...

TI employee Dave Smith invented a simple drip irrigation system for his chili plants. (Sheryl Jean/The Dallas Morning News) Dave Smith loves chili peppers. "It was easy to grow them in England," the ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. WELLS — Using drip irrigation in the home garden will be the focus of a ...