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 ...

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 ...

It’s easier than you might think to DIY an efficient watering system for your garden.

Summer heat pushes gardens into survival mode, and water bills often climb right along with temperatures. A drip irrigation system offers a smart way to deliver moisture directly to plant roots ...

A heat dome is heading for the Eastern US after already hitting Western states. With a threat to dehydrate and wipe out our gardens, there's no better time to install a drip irrigation system. They ...