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 ...

[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 ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Plants create energy out of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water, and ...

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 ...

You can irrigate your lawn or garden with an automated sprinkler or drip system. Sprinklers irrigate more widely, but they ...

With parts available from your local irrigation supplier or home improvement store, you can install a misting system on a deck or patio in a couple hours, all for around $50 to $100. Doing so involves ...

WaterMate is a new fully automated plant watering system that uses solar power and sensors to irrigate your greenhouse or indoor garden. The solar powered watering plant kit has been designed by a ...