Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? An in-ground sprinkler system is by far the easiest and most effective way to water ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Part of my day job description includes putting together construction documents on how to install drip irrigation. Usually these documents are for huge sites with extensive systems involving thousands ...

Q Can you tell me about automatic lawn sprinkler systems? I'm thinking of investing in one, but I hate to see systems watering when it's raining or has just rained. Is there one that doesn't do that?