According to water experts, smarter irrigation and landscaping benefits conservation but you don't have to ditch your lawn.

“In arid areas, sometimes irrigation is a great way to cool soils and plants. In this case, afternoon irrigation can be used ...

One clever sustainable-living expert shared an old-school trick using a ram pump to push water uphill without needing ...

It's the time of year when lots of people are starting to water their plants more. However, little you may know, a simple mistake could be ruining your plants.

The Claber Wireless Rain Sensor can also halt watering from existing irrigation systems during rainfall. Much of this vanguard of technologies has been developed for agriculture before trickling ...

Data from Central Iowa Water Works shows customers have used 53.5 million gallons per day since the lawn watering ban went into effect — almost 20 million gallons fewer than the day before the ...

THE hot weather can play havoc with our gardens. Turning on the hose pipe wastes water and adds to bills, but there are other ways to keep your garden green and gorgeous. WATER WISELY: Use a wateri… ...

What happens when an engineer builds a smart garden? This Arduino-powered system automates watering while collecting real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, and sunlight. From sensor ...

While [Tony’s] example uses the keypad, Arduino Uno, and a character LCD, the theory can be applied to numerous projects, such as this Dahlander motor switch.

Ancient practices hold important lessons for farmers facing drying lands, but they were often more complex than modern societies realize. Glacier loss adds to the challenge today.

We found the best indoor garden system for every space, including hydroponic and soil-based planters. Browse our top picks for a stylish, self-sustaining home ...