If you've got a box of extra PVC pipes and fittings sitting your shed or garage from a previous project, you're halfway to ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A Rancho Park gardener’s recent letter raised the question of whether a ...

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 ...

If you’re tired of high water bills and unhappy plants, switching to a drip irrigation system could be a win-win for both you and your yard. Drip irrigation saves water and time by delivering water ...

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 ...

Sometimes when you write a column, hoping someone out there will actually read it, you hit a nerve. As my email inbox can attest, a recent column about watering trees hit a nerve with a whole lot of ...

Water is essential to keeping a lawn or garden in good health. The trouble with watering is that it can be time-consuming, especially if your idea of watering is standing outside with the hose. But ...