"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Americans use about 9 million gallons a year watering their yards, according to the U.S. Environmental ...

If you have an in-ground sprinkler system to water your yard or garden, upgrading to a smart controller is a good idea. Compared to a traditional irrigation controller’s tiny LCD screen, confusing ...

In our busy, stressful world, we all look for lifestyle hacks, simple ways to improve or make our lives easier. Your garden is one area where you can make lifestyle changes to ease your day. Outdated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Count on these CR-tested models from Orbit, Rachio, Rain Bird, and RainMachine to keep your lawn green while complying with ...

I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The onboard controls were clunky, and it required regular tweaking to keep up with the seasons — or external accessories like rain sensors to avoid ...

The height of summer is upon us and that means irrigation systems will be running at peak frequencies throughout Hicksville. To help combat the sharp spike in water usage the summer season brings, the ...

Whether you're a green-thumbed gardener or guilty of neglecting to water your plants regularly, the Imolaza smart sprinkler controller has taken over the gardening scene, changing the landscape as we ...

The Port Washington Water District Board of Commissioners recently passed an ordinance that will require all residents with an automatic irrigation system to replace their standard irrigation timer ...

When I moved into my new house a few years ago I bought a Blossom sprinkler controller because I travel quite a bit and needed a way to keep the lawn green without overwatering. Last year I tested the ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Blossom 7 Smart Watering Controller is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground ...