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 ...

Last spring, my mom set up her garden with drip irrigation. Even though she has a sizable yard filled with vegetables, ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

Drip irrigation systems are probably the most efficient for our climate, but they do require some periodic maintenance. It’s pretty easy to do this maintenance yourself, and it won’t take long. It ...

In this article, we will delve into some of the best drip irrigation systems perfect for your garden. What is a Drip Irrigation System? Scientists have estimated that rising global temperatures can ...

Irrigation systems use a network of pipes to carry water around the garden and deliver it to the plants through one of three methods. Drip irrigation is one of the main types, and it is very easy to ...

The purpose of irrigation systems is obvious: Plants need water, and people aren’t always around to provide it. I realized this fact when a wildfire engulfed my rural California neighborhood in August ...