"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 ...

Smart sprinkler controllers are a great way to cut down on home water usage, sparing both your wallet and the planet. But they have one key limitation that prevents them from being used by most ...

The technology that helps you use less water without sacrificing healthy grass If you have a yard, you've probably watered it a few different ways over the years. Maybe you dragged a hose or sprinkler ...

These smart Wi-Fi–enabled devices replace existing irrigation-system timers and controllers and work exclusively with in-ground sprinkler systems. They’re a great upgrade from standard analog watering ...

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 ...