We hooked up the soaker hoses to an outdoor water spigot and observed how evenly they distributed water. We stretched them out, wound them around trees and plants, and carefully inspected each hose’s ...

While they can perform similar jobs, garden and soaker hoses are made with different purposes in mind. Garden hoses are for general use, while soaker hoses are for watering plants. Garden hoses are ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A Rancho Park gardener’s recent letter raised the question of whether a ...

Some rain barrel users aren’t making the most of their free rainwater resources. Try our rain barrel setup to make use of the water that would otherwise overflow in a heavy downpour. Learn how to ...

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 ...

Last week, we talked about watering your lawn and garden, and mentioned drip irrigation and soaker hoses. Let’s look at them a little more this week. Your typical garden hose is a solid piece of ...

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 ...

Few pieces of gardening equipment are as simple and as useful as the soaker hose. It's amazing that recycled rubber tires can be worked into a hose that has become the ideal portable irrigation system ...

Use a hose reel to store hoses when not it use and expand lifetimes. Soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems provide a host of benefits for your plants and for your wallet. By delivering water just ...