These affordable devices aim to keep your plants hydrated when you're out of town or too busy to keep up. I tested two to see if they're worth a buy. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

It's no secret that the secret to happy plants and a lush garden is providing sufficient water to your plants. Without water, plants will stagnate leaving you feeling bummed out. But using traditional ...

One of the things that I have wanted to work on for the past couple of years is adding irrigation to my main garden so that I do not have to water by hand. Not that I mind it but sometimes life is ...

House plants can add a little extra life and a pop of color to any space. Whether you're a beginner, an expert plant parent or somewhere in between, one thing is true for all plants: they need to be ...

Use wick watering to keep your plants hydrated. Self watering wick systems are simple to assemble, and they use less water than other methods. Wick watering is a lesser-known method of efficient ...

If you’ve grown a garden for a while, you may have noticed that the last few years have been brutal due to climate change-related patterns. One month it’s drought and the next it’s flooding. What is ...

Insufficient or irregular watering can stress plants, leading to browning leaves, leaf shedding, and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases. Proper watering involves applying enough water to ...

Reliably waters container, patio, and balcony gardens all summer long. Helpful if you’re away from home a lot. Ingenious sensor system that waters multiple vessels with custom amounts. No electronics.

When the first big rains of the season arrive in Marin County, we all know it’s time to adjust our outdoor watering routines for the cooler months. While it might be tempting to turn off your ...

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