Garden Hose Materials and Drinking-Water Safety
What a study of 32 garden hoses found about PVC, polyurethane and rubber, and what hose labels do and do not cover.
Watering
Efficient watering keeps plants healthy and avoids wasted water. This category covers garden hoses, hose reels, spray nozzles, sprinklers, drip irrigation kits and water timers. Guides compare hose materials and diameters, sprinkler coverage patterns, drip system components and timer programming, and suggest checking any local watering restrictions before you set up a schedule.
Sprinkler Watering: Measuring Output and Cutting Waste
Any sprinkler wastes water if it is set up badly. Here is how to measure output and keep water on the landscape.
Hose Nozzle Watering: Habits That Save Water
The right nozzle waters gently or cleans hard. Here is how the main types compare.
Hose Timer Guide: Clock, Weather and Soil-Moisture Controllers
A hose timer waters on schedule so you do not have to. Here is how the main types compare.
Drip Irrigation Kit Guide for Home Gardens
Drip systems deliver water right to roots. Here is what a kit includes and how to plan one.