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 ...

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 ...

When Peter Ritter decided to revamp his Orinda backyard recently, one of the first steps was installing a drip irrigation system -- inconsistently hand watering with a hose just wasn't getting the job ...