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 ...

Step 1: Shut off the irrigation water supply. Locate the shut-off valve, which is typically in a green box in your yard close to the water meter. Turn the valve so it's perpendicular to the pipe to ...

Winterizing your outdoor sprinklers before the cold snap is important to help the system perform optimally and last a good, long time. When temperatures drop, any residual water left in the system can ...

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 ...

With just about two months left until the official start of winter, it’s time to start preparing your garden for the cooler temperatures and winter elements like rain, sleet and snow, depending on ...

Prevent your irrigation pipes from freezing this winter by relieving the pressure and clearing out the water. This video shows how to do it. If you live an area where the ground freezes, you probably ...

If you haven't already done so, it's time to winterize your irrigation system before more freezes occur. Any freeze can damage an irrigation system and come spring you will have repair issues on your ...

Since the last major drought in the 1970s, drip irrigation has evolved in many ways. There are now many new and improved products that are more effective and easier for the novice to use. Beginners ...

As I write this, we’re looking forward to a week of lovely autumn weather, possibly with a bit of rain toward the end of the week. However, this article will be published toward the end of the month ...