Last spring, my mom set up her garden with drip irrigation. Even though she has a sizable yard filled with vegetables, ...

Plants need water, and people aren’t always around to provide it. I realized this fact when a wildfire engulfed my rural ...

Healthy and in-demand fruits such as the high-margin 'green gold' avocado, primarily grown in South and Central America, are among the least tenable and environmentally-friendly crops. According to a ...

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 ...

Finding adequate time amidst busy schedules for watering an outdoor garden can be difficult. When I was growing up, this task was part of the chore rotation for my brothers and me. I secretly always ...

NEW MARKET, Va. -- Here's some thirst-quenching information for gardeners facing stressed-out plants. Drip irrigation isn't just for commercial operators anymore. Extensive drought and tougher water ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Laying out the hoses in my beds as I installed drip last year. The hoses uncoil with the heat of the sun. Credit: Amanda Blum Drip irrigation systems ...

The performance of drip irrigation systems is critically influenced by clogging mechanisms that reduce hydraulic efficiency and compromise water distribution uniformity. Sediment deposition, calcium ...

With a second year of below-normal rainfall, California is sliding into another drought cycle. Here in the north valley, total rainfall for the current Water Year (October 2020 through March 2021) ...