Watering is a necessary chore, yet it doesn't need to be a challenge. Whether you love it or loathe it, you need to do it to keep plants alive, but you can relieve some of the pressure with ...

It’s great having fresh vegetables just a few steps away from the kitchen, but it takes work to keep those plants healthy. [Pierre] found this out the hard way after returning from vacation to find ...

In flood-prone southern Louisiana, the problem with water is usually that there’s too much of it. But during dry periods, weeks can go by without a good rain. This spring brought a lengthy dry spell ...

A garden greywater system diy uses a 5 gallon bucket. This garden greywater system DIY project uses a 5-gallong bucket and low-cost parts. I’ve always wanted to do more with greywater (also spelled ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other ...

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 ...

[Valentin] is an engineering student and hobbyist gardener. He was planning on going home for a 3 week semester break and certainly could not leave his balcony plants to fend for themselves. The ...

Learn to build an A-frame vertical rain gutter garden system with an automatic watering setup. I designed this project in 3D using Google Sketchup. We built this A-Frame garden because our homestead ...

A sprinkler system will make the job of watering easier and less time-consuming, but it doesn’t eliminate the need to monitor ...

Owning a suburban home has its perks. Having to water your lawn constantly isn't one of them. You must dedicate multiple hours every week standing behind a garden hose or running a sprinkler. If you ...