According to the EPA, the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with at least 30% of this amount being used outdoors, mainly for landscaping irrigation. This amounts to ...

Water smarter, not harder. These clever self-watering raised bed ideas save time, keep plants thriving, and offer a reduced risk of overwatering.

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 ...

As temperatures rise, so does the demand for water in our gardens. However, conserving water doesn’t mean sacrificing a lush and thriving landscape. With smart planning, the right plant choices and ...

Tired of coming home to wilted pots? Eight clever self-watering tools keep indoor and outdoor plants evenly moist, even through holidays and hosepipe bans.

After the initial potting of your indoor and outdoor plants, keeping them alive becomes your most important – and potentially most stressful – task. Knowing when and how much water to give plants is ...

One of my daily chores is watering all the outdoor potted herbs around my lab, especially in the backyard. Since I hate doing the same job every day, I decided to build a simple device to take care of ...

If you've ever struggled to stay on top of watering your houseplants, chances are you've bought (or considered buying) a self-watering planter. They're convenient and time-saving, allowing you to go ...