Learn the pros and cons of drip irrigation vs. soaker hose systems for the most water-efficient garden. Hand watering a garden takes a lot of time, and sprinkler systems lead to water waste and weed ...

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Instead, gardeners are being told to try alternative irrigation methods like a soaker hose, drip hose or even ‘tree nappies’, ...

Excessive watering can lead to nutrient leaching, runoff, and pests. Choose among sprinklers, soaker hoses, and drip systems for effective lawn watering. Do you have a lush green lawn in your outdoors ...

When water freezes it produces heat. So, a light water layer on your plants will help protect them unless it is a hard frost.

Start by observing your trees. Even now after our recent rains, the structural damage from drought is visible. The trees in ...

The City of Heath on Tuesday issued a notice stating the city will resume the Stage 1 year-round conservation schedule allowing watering with an irrigation system twice a week. Customers ...