Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

What is drip irrigation: A low-pressure system that delivers water directly to plant roots, reducing evaporation and runoff while improving efficiency. Why it matters: It can save a typical home over ...

I love to garden. I love planting and harvesting and just walking around and observing. However, I do not like to water by hand. Until recently on my homestead, I had to water everything with a hose.

Share your planting tips Do you have a gardening trick you'd like to share? Email hrayhorn@StatesmanJournal.com a photo and explanation. Angie Waldner of Salem thinks ahead when it comes to watering ...

Drip irrigation systems are probably the most efficient for our climate, but they do require some periodic maintenance. It’s pretty easy to do this maintenance yourself, and it won’t take long. It ...