A sprinkler timer turns watering from a daily chore you forget into something the lawn does for itself before you are even awake. The whole point is to deliver the right amount of water at the right ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle ...

After an ordinance went into effect Monday changing the allowable lawn-watering times, homeowners with automatic irrigation systems might be confounded as they face their sprinkler controllers. The ...

With California still in the grip of a drought, conserving water in our landscapes and gardens is as important as ever, says Steven Griffin, Contra Costa Master Gardener. The best way of doing that is ...

If your property is equipped with an automatic lawn-sprinkler system, it’s been busy all summer keeping your grass lush and green. But now, as temperatures start to drop, it’s time to put the system ...

A smart irrigation timer helps small yards receive the right amount of water at the right time while reducing waste. The image highlights how simple technology can improve backyard gardening - ...