Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

I love to garden. I love planting and harvesting and just walking around and observing. However, I do not like to water by hand. Until recently on my homestead, I had to water everything with a hose.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Arguably the biggest mistake to avoid when watering your garden is forgetting to do so. Life gets busy for many of us, so taking time to point ...

Q: I plan to replace the grass in my backyard with shrubs, flowers and trees. How can I convert my existing sprinkler system to a drip system? A: A drip system is relatively easy to install because ...