I do not like drip systems, especially those placed underneath landscape fabric or a layer of mulch. You can’t see what is happening and you will lose plants before you discover you have a problem. I ...

For gardeners tired of lugging hoses around the yard, a micro drip irrigation system might be the answer. A micro drip irrigation system waters plants using a network of small tubes and emitters. It ...

Nothing says “I love you” like my husband attending a seminar with me on drip irrigation. As eyelid-drooping as it sounds, a micro-drip irrigation system could be life-changing for a gardener. Imagine ...

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 ...

Finding adequate time amidst busy schedules for watering an outdoor garden can be difficult. When I was growing up, this task was part of the chore rotation for my brothers and me. I secretly always ...

Researchers from China's Northwest A&F University have developed a novel drip irrigation system powered by PV, which stores energy in the form of compressed air. The use of compressed air not only ...

For subsistence farmers in rain-scarce areas of the country, micro irrigation can make the difference between hand-to-mouth survival and being able to grow an agro-allied business. DANIEL ESSIET ...

Irrigation is a must in our climate. Even if your garden has all native plants, they will need supplemental irrigation for at least their first two summers before they become established. In addition, ...

Mohali, Sep 30 (PTI) The promotion of micro irrigation systems is the need of the hour to save fast-depleting groundwater resources in Punjab and enhance crop productivity, especially in potato ...