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 ...

Watering is a necessary chore, yet it doesn't need to be a challenge. Whether you love it or loathe it, you need to do it to keep plants alive, but you can relieve some of the pressure with ...

Are you a gardener who’s getting tired of the time and money it takes to keep it watered? Have you ever thought about creating your own irrigation system? Imagine a garden that waters itself. Sounds ...

We've shown you one way to implement a drip irrigation system, but for a little less money and a bit of ingenuity, you can make a working drip system with your existing spigot hose. There are a lot of ...

Creating a DIY herb garden in your kitchen is a simple way to keep fresh herbs within easy reach while adding a touch of ...

Proper watering is one of the most important aspects of growing your own vegetables. On a recent trip to Virginia, I met Scott and Susan Hill of Hill Farm. Scott and Susan turned their retirement into ...

Use a hose reel to store hoses when not it use and expand lifetimes. Soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems provide a host of benefits for your plants and for your wallet. By delivering water just ...

I do not like drip systems, especially those placed underneath landscape fabric or a layer of mulch. You can’t see what is happening and you will lose plants before you discover you have a problem. I ...

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 ...