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 ...

Drip irrigation systems are probably the most efficient for our climate, but they do require some periodic maintenance. It’s pretty easy to do this maintenance yourself, and it won’t take long. It ...

Dear Gary: In the past week, I have twice found my backyard drip system pulled up and strung across the grass, the tubing full of teeth marks. The grass also has a lot of holes in it, so I am assuming ...