This undated photo shows watering with a water wand in New Paltz, N.Y. Although very satisfying, a water wand is not a very effective way to water in-ground plants unless you’re willing to hold still, ...

You can set the drippers or emitters on your drip irrigation tape at different intervals based on how far apart your crops are spaced. To try simple trench irrigation, use a hoe to form trenches ...

In many regions, sufficient rain falls throughout the growing season that you can pretty much forget about watering except to get newly planted transplants established. But even in those places, ...

As temperatures rise, so does the demand for water in our gardens. However, conserving water doesn’t mean sacrificing a lush and thriving landscape. With smart planning, the right plant choices and ...

Applications are now available for the 2024 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest, the Santa Barbara County Water Agency and local water providers have announced. The annual contest recognizes Santa ...

Manually watering your plants can be time-consuming on the best of days and especially impossible when you travel. You can even harm plants' health if you water them too much or not enough.

Let 2026 be the year of garden efficiency. Make your work count! One of the summer garden duties is watering. Watering takes ...

Although recent rains have relieved some gardeners from their watering chores, the respite is sure to be temporary. Seasonal thunderstorms may deluge some gardens with water while other areas, even ...

Late spring is a time of transition in the garden when it comes to keeping plants hydrated through next fall. This year, we have been spoiled for the past several months with ample rain. Now it is ...