Need to water your soil for the growing season? Here's a buying guide that will help you get the best drip irrigation system.

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 ...

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 ...

Finding adequate time amidst busy schedules for watering an outdoor garden can be difficult. When I was growing up, this task was part of the chore rotation for my brothers and me. I secretly always ...

Yes, you read that right: We built a smart garden at the CNET Smart Home. If you're wondering what that means or what could possibly be "smart" about a garden, it simply means that, as a team, we ...

Today, the development of new materials has improved and simplified drip irrigation. There are nearly endless combinations of drip irrigation systems that can be set up for use in landscaping beds or ...

The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle about 4 feet in diameter, I roughly ...

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 ...

The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle about 4 feet in diameter, I roughly ...

Learn the pros and cons of drip irrigation vs. soaker hose systems for the most water-efficient garden. Hand watering a garden takes a lot of time, and sprinkler systems lead to water waste and weed ...