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 ...

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

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Laying out the hoses in my beds as I installed drip last year. The hoses uncoil with the heat of the sun. Credit: Amanda Blum Drip irrigation systems ...

Drip irrigation works by providing small, measured amounts of water near the plant’s roots, where it’s most needed. Irrigation pipes can get clogged with material from the water supply or a break in ...

One of the best investments we made last year was in natural resource management – that is, converting our circa 1992, multi-zone automatic sprinkler system to drip irrigation. Admittedly, the ...

Water trickles out of a tiny black plastic tube and flows onto a spot near a young banana plant. The set-up looks simple, but it works with precision. The tube delivers just the right amount of water, ...