The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay ...

Manual irrigation systems are inexpensive and offer control but can be cumbersome and prone to leaks. Automated systems offer convenience and control but are ...

Rachio is one of the leading brands when it comes to smart home gadgets for your lawn. Specifically, the company is responsible for a handful of popular smart sprinklers and timers — including the ...

Get ready to turn on the waterworks. It’s gardening season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the old green hose and puddles of wasted water. “In days gone by, and even with some of the sprinklers ...

Our yard came equipped with underground sprinklers, probably installed in 1979 when the house was built and underground sprinkler technology still was in its infancy. I am sure there have been ...

Rachio makes our favorite smart sprinkler controller for in-ground irrigation systems and now it’s bringing much of the same sophistication to a new smart valve for outdoor hose bibs. On display at ...

A strong, steady stream of water is a requirement for many lawn sprinklers to do their jobs. But if you live somewhere where low water pressure is an issue, you’ll need to opt for one designed to ...

Some of you might remember a book “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche.” Published in 1982, it was on the best-seller list for longer than a year and sold more than a million copies. I was reminded of that ...

Many homeowners struggle with the same question: How much to water? “The simple answer is that your plants need enough water in the soil for their roots to absorb what they need,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...