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 ...

Last year at about this same time, I was writing about the excessive rainfall. This year, it is record heat. There is no question that these extended days of high temperatures will stress our young ...

If you’re tired of high water bills and unhappy plants, switching to a drip irrigation system could be a win-win for both you and your yard. Drip irrigation saves water and time by delivering water ...

Mary Gish, Nevada County Master GardenerFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2007Now that spring is here and the majority of the rainy season is over, your plants will have an increased need for water.

MISSOULA, Mont. — A study by David Ketchum, a University of Montana Ph.D. graduate, revealed 35-years of climate change impact on irrigation and water flows. The study, published in Nature ...

Build a homemade drip irrigation system using PVC pipes and tubing to start efficiently watering your garden inside and outside. Proper watering is one of the most important aspects of growing your ...

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has inaugurated a new solar irrigation support service for smallholder ...

Irrigation is a must in our climate. Even if your garden has all native plants, they will need supplemental irrigation for at least their first two summers before they become established. In addition, ...

How Do We Know When It Is Time To Replace Our Irrigation System? What is the one thing on a golf course that costs an exorbitant amount of money, most golfers never see, and most modern golf courses ...

Irrigation systems are a bit of a mystery to most golfers – some components such as sprinklers, valve boxes and field satellite controllers are aboveground and easy to see, but most of the ...