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 ...

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 ...

A little more than a month ago, Bend, Ore., entrepreneur Ken Carhart drove to the Carpenter family’s hop farm in Yakima County, Wash., and hauled away discarded drip irrigation tubing. The farm was ...

With parts available from your local irrigation supplier or home improvement store, you can install a misting system on a deck or patio in a couple hours, all for around $50 to $100. Doing so involves ...

Drip irrigation systems are probably the most efficient for our climate, but they do require some periodic maintenance. It’s pretty easy to do this maintenance yourself, and it won’t take long. It ...

A lot of people find irrigation a bit daunting but Josh loves it so he has some tips for making it simple. How to check your water flow rate Most home gardeners on town water will have adequate water ...

What is a Drip System? Often called a ‘drip irrigation system,’ the drip system delivers the perfect amount of water directly to the root zone of your plants. This system, which dispenses water in the ...