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 ...

On farms in some drought-stricken areas, some farmers now use drones to fly over fields so they can better see exactly when to water crops. But a technology called GrowStream is even more precise: The ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

The type of sprinkler system (except deluge) typically depends on the environmental conditions in which the system will be used and the nature of the space being protected. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System ...

A sprinkler system can be worth it to automate your lawn's water flow, but may not recoup the installation cost when you sell. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

For Trevor Hardy of Brookdale Fruit Farm, flexible irrigation design is the key to managing unpredictable weather, limited ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A lush, green lawn doesn’t have to drain your wallet. With a little time and effort, you can install your own sprinkler system for under $1,500—a fraction of the cost of a professional ...