As more Californians become aware of the need to conserve water as a matter of lifestyle, more will become aware of the need to monitor their sprinkler system — the No. 1 source of residential water ...

After an ordinance went into effect Monday changing the allowable lawn-watering times, homeowners with automatic irrigation systems might be confounded as they face their sprinkler controllers. The ...

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Orbit Irrigation makes one of our favorite smart sprinkler timers, and the company is adding to its lineup with the announcement of the B-hyve XR. Announced Sunday at CES in Las Vegas, the new device ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Scotts Gro 70001 7 Zone Controller is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground ...

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Rachio is one of the leading brands when it comes to smart home gadgets for your lawn. Specifically, the company is responsible for a handful of popular smart sprinklers and timers — including the ...

Before the rainy season arrives, get a free rain shutoff sensor for your sprinkler timer. That’s been a message from the city of Santa Barbara Water Conservation Program since 2007. Today, there’s a ...

Use at least four inches of organic mulch such as straw, shredded leaves, or wood chips. It slows evaporation and helps more water soak into the ground. Mulch also keeps soil cooler and blocks weeds.