When water turns scarce and restrictions tighten, gardens face a brutal test. Drought does not simply dry out soil; it forces ...

Water trickles out of a tiny black plastic tube and flows onto a spot near a young banana plant. The set-up looks simple, but it works with precision. The tube delivers just the right amount of water, ...

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

I love drip irrigation. I get such satisfaction from seeing the orderly lines of drip tubing in my gardens, emitting precisely measured drops of water onto plant roots. These commonplace scenes make ...

Tired of coming home to wilted pots? Eight clever self-watering tools keep indoor and outdoor plants evenly moist, even through holidays and hosepipe bans.

The term "drip irrigation" refers to simple soaker hoses winding through a garden bed as well as the bewildering lineup of drippers, sprayers, bubblers and emitters available in advanced systems. The ...

March demands attention. One wrong move with a hose or sprinkler can push a water bill higher than the temperature outside.

WELLS, Maine -- The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners are offering a hands-on workshop on Drip Irrigation for the Home Garden, June 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Wells ...