A smart irrigation timer can turn a tiny yard from a daily watering chore into a low-maintenance garden space that ...

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 ...

We’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to. Planting a garden or laying down sod for your yard is the ...

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 ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Skydrop Halo Sprinkler Controller (SDCRW1.0) is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, ...

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 ...

Central Iowa homeowners have claimed almost all 60 free smart irrigation controllers in a pilot program testing how to ease ...

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 ...

SAN CLEMENTE — How much water can a typical homeowner save by using a “smart timer” irrigation system in your yard? About 36 gallons a day – the equivalent of a large trash barrel – San Clemente ...