A smart irrigation timer can turn a tiny yard from a daily watering chore into a low-maintenance garden space that practically takes care of itself. For homeowners with a small patch of grass, a few ...

If you want to automate watering runs through a standard hose connection, the Rachio Hose Timer is a no-frills way solution that uses the same app as Rachio’s excellent in-ground sprinkler system ...

Rachio makes our favorite smart sprinkler controller for in-ground irrigation systems and now it’s bringing much of the same sophistication to a new smart valve for outdoor hose bibs. On display at ...

When I moved into my new house a few years ago I bought a Blossom sprinkler controller because I travel quite a bit and needed a way to keep the lawn green without overwatering. Last year I tested the ...

:: Products to save water come with rebate offers Weather-based irrigation controller WBICs automatically adjust the irrigation system’s watering times based on an on-site sensor-based control or a ...

Tanja Babich shows how to install a simple DIY drip irrigation system that keeps garden and patio plants watered ...

Top gardeners share their best water-saving advice—and the one method they all count on.

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Blossom 7 Smart Watering Controller is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground ...

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 ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Here’s why you should avoid the afternoon for watering your plants, plus better times to water them instead—saving your plants and money.