This week, the question comes from yours truly (i.e., Dr. Marisa Thompson, regular writer of this column). I’ve heard about subsurface drip as an improved way to irrigate turfgrass, so I invited NMSU ...

'Fertigation,' drip irrigation and decentralized water treatment are new keys to a lush, green, sustainable lawn, researchers report. Their vision: a decentralized treatment system at a city's ...

Landscape planting in summer has always been risky. Newly-installed plants need frequent, sometimes daily watering until they get established. Even regular rainfall won’t penetrate more than a few ...

You can irrigate your lawn or garden with an automated sprinkler or drip system. Sprinklers irrigate more widely, but they ...

The summer heat and dry spells have arrived. Here are some tips to keep your lawn, garden and flower beds green and lush while being mindful of water use. The dog days of summer are here, and it’s ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Tearing out our lawns is a good start toward wiser ...

Colorado's semi-arid climate and high residential outdoor water usage make grass lawns costly and environmentally unfriendly. Homeowners can replace grass lawns with xeriscaping, starting with ...