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 ...

Also, Sonoma County Master Gardeners will offer a free webinar with tips to help you look ahead to next year’s garden success. Now that the rains have arrived, it’s time to consider a rain barrel ...

Owning a suburban home has its perks. Having to water your lawn constantly isn't one of them. You must dedicate multiple hours every week standing behind a garden hose or running a sprinkler. If you ...

Ollas are an ancient watering system that enables gardeners to save time, energy, and water. One thrifter explains how you can easily create your own efficient watering systems with items found at the ...

Rob Kay set up a rain barrel water catchment system at his home in Kaimuki. So how do you get started? This is the part where our tax dollars pay off. The City and County of Honolulu offers an ...

Raritan Headwaters Association, the nonprofit watershed watchdog, will offer “how to” workshops on building rain barrels and bluebird nest boxes. The rain barrel workshop will be held on Saturday, ...

With rain in the forecast in southern Colorado today, there’s a way you can use this moisture to your advantage. We’re talking about rain barrels! These were banned up until last year, but now you can ...