A sprinkler system is one of the most convenient, effective ways to keep your lawn healthy year after year. Their “set and forget” nature frees up valuable time, and they can even save you money in ...

Highlights The cost to winterize a sprinkler system averages $89, or between $56 and $131. Homeowners anticipating sprinkler system winterization costs will need to consider factors such as the number ...

Winterizing your outdoor sprinklers before the cold snap is important to help the system perform optimally and last a good, long time. When temperatures drop, any residual water left in the system can ...

As September rolls in, it's time to start thinking about winterizing your irrigation system. I know, it might not be the most glamorous gardening task, but trust me-taking the time to do it right now ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

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 ...

As I write this, we are looking forward to a weekend of lovely fall weather in the 70s, followed by rain on the valley floor and snow in the mountains. Last week I said it wasn't time to stop watering ...

If you haven't already done so, it's time to winterize your irrigation system before more freezes occur. Any freeze can damage an irrigation system and come spring you will have repair issues on your ...

Want to make the best irrigation system for vegetable gardens? Learn how to make a cheap drip irrigation system that works for homes and small farm gardens. One of the most important aspects of ...

Tackling that confusing, intimidating and frightening maze of pipes running under your lawn and throughout your garden beds doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Contra Costa Master Gardener Steve Griffin ...