Learn the pros and cons of drip irrigation vs. soaker hose systems for the most water-efficient garden. Hand watering a ...

Q. We have a strawberry patch in a raised plot. We watered it this year with a soaker hose, lying back and forth across the patch. We obviously did not water them enough. When using a soaker hose, is ...

If you’re not using soaker hoses in your garden, now’s the time to start. It's a highly efficient way to water, so while you may spend a little on a soaker hose and fittings at the onset, you will ...

Last week, we talked about watering your lawn and garden, and mentioned drip irrigation and soaker hoses. Let’s look at them a little more this week. Your typical garden hose is a solid piece of ...

Plants don't need their leaves watered, they need their roots watered. Water more effectively and cut down on plant damage and disease by using a soaker hose. A big sprinkler might be the best way to ...

Q: I bought soaker hoses to save water, and now I can’t figure out how high to turn up the water, or how long to leave them on. Also, they keep popping up through the mulch. How do I use these things?

Some rain barrel users aren’t making the most of their free rainwater resources. Try our rain barrel setup to make use of the water that would otherwise overflow in a heavy downpour. Learn how to ...

Standing around watering plants provides ample time to ponder ways to avoid this necessary chore. When we explained how to plan and install a raised bed in our April issue, we offered a comprehensive ...