Expert DIYer April Wilkerson sets up a simple drip irrigation system for the garden, keeping plants watered efficiently.

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 ...

Q: I plan to replace the grass in my backyard with shrubs, flowers and trees. How can I convert my existing sprinkler system to a drip system? A: A drip system is relatively easy to install because ...

You can set the drippers or emitters on your drip irrigation tape at different intervals based on how far apart your crops are spaced. To try simple trench irrigation, use a hoe to form trenches ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

Richard K. of Rathdrum, ID is the creator of the Plant Watering Tube, a plastic or PVC tube inserted into potted plant soil to help with irrigation and improve both plant growth and crop yield. Small ...

Dripping faucets indoors is one of the first things on a to-do list when it comes to preparing for a freeze, but what about ...

With water levels in the southern part of the Ogallala Aquafer declining, farmers in western Texas are working to squeeze the most production out of every drop of irrigation water they apply to their ...