Gardening

Watering your landscape with an automatic irrigation system will likely be the single largest use of water in your home. You can dramatically improve efficiency …

Almost every homeowner in the U.S. spends some amount of time and money delivering water to outdoor plants. There are two basic ways to accomplish …

For automatic irrigators, starting up the sprinkler system in the late spring and shutting it down for the winter are annual rituals. Those living in …

The design and installation of an automatic sprinkler system is a complex project involving numerous steps and considerable effort. There are college courses, books, and …

So you want to install an irrigation system? There are a few things you should know in advance. First, your water bills will likely go …

Many irrigation system repairs are quite simple and can easily be accomplished by people of average manual dexterity. Other repairs will likely require professional assistance …

Leaks in an irrigation system can occur in several places. Most leaks occur because a valve fails to shut completely, but leaks in system pipes …

Automatic irrigation systems require regular maintenance. At a minimum these systems must be shutdown at the end of the irrigation season and started up again …

Before you plant, decide how you will water your new landscape. There are two basic ways to accomplish this task: manual watering with hoses and …

Choosing individual plants can be the most fun and rewarding part of designing your new landscape. The key to success is selecting the right plant …