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 ...

DALLAS — In North Texas, the fluctuating weather can make a big impact on the foundation of a home. After weeks of rain, the DFW area is now seeing extreme heat. "This is the fifth day in a row that ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Watering a garden by hand can be incredibly time consuming, but it can be hard to find the money and time ...

Josh explains the essentials of the two main types of ground-level irrigation: dripline and soaker hose. Both dripline and soaker hoses are designed to water the roots and be covered with mulch – the ...

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 ...

If the recent drought and heat have your yard looking like a desert in spite of significant watering, then changing your irrigation methods can help. Efficient irrigation is a key Earth Kind practice ...

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 ...