So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got the ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Have you ever stared at your tiny garden on a blazing summer day, secretly wishing the plants could water themselves while you kick back with a lemonade? The truth is, watering plants doesn’t have to ...

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 ...

Want to make the best irrigation system for vegetable gardens? Learn how to make a cheap drip irrigation system that works for homes and small farm gardens. One of the most important aspects of ...

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 garden greywater system diy uses a 5 gallon bucket. This garden greywater system DIY project uses a 5-gallong bucket and low-cost parts. I’ve always wanted to do more with greywater (also spelled ...