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 ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

Question: When I replaced my lawn with low-water-use plants a year ago, I had a drip irrigation system installed with a controller for four different zones. Is there any maintenance I should do before ...

TAYLOR, Utah — The slow, steady drip of water hits right where the plant is. "You can see under here, it’s just a drip, drip, drip," farmer Matt Peterson said, picking up a line running under a row of ...

Recently, I shared a few thoughts on pre-plant irrigation, some of which sparked good conversation among producers.