Perfecting your lawn is easier said than done, especially in parts of the country facing severe drought and accompanying water use restrictions. Smart sprinkler controllers help solve those issues.

Watering our lawns and gardens is a thankless chore, and it can be particularly wasteful when done with a hose in one hand and a beer in the other. Irrigation systems have made home watering simpler ...

Keeping your lawn or garden properly hydrated using an in-ground sprinkler system can be a real chore, especially if you live in an area of the country prone to drought. You need to adhere to local ...

If you have an in-ground sprinkler system to water your yard or garden, upgrading to a smart controller is a good idea. Compared to a traditional irrigation controller’s tiny LCD screen, confusing ...

I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The onboard controls were clunky, and it required regular tweaking to keep up with the seasons — or external accessories like rain sensors to avoid ...

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This smart irrigation system has loads of options, especially around soil monitoring, but some will find all that flexibility difficult to wade through. Moen is in the midst of building out deep and ...

As the heat rages on, you may be looking for easy ways to care for your lawn as fall draws near. A smart sprinkler controller can simplify the yard watering process, giving you control from anywhere ...

Only a few “smart” irrigation controllers performed well during the 2011 drought, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts. “The controllers are still inconsistent,” said Dr. Guy Fipps, ...

Winter irrigation damage usually doesn’t happen all at once. It starts during a hard freeze, sits unnoticed for months, and ...