A good sprinkler system is a must to keep your yard healthy and lush all year round—and keep you from doing the heavy lifting. Not only will sprinklers do the watering for you, but they can also help ...

When it comes to maintaining a lush, green lawn, one of the most critical factors is an efficient watering system. Choosing the right lawn sprinkler system can significantly impact your lawn care ...

You can irrigate your lawn or garden with an automated sprinkler or drip system. Sprinklers irrigate more widely, but they ...

If you live in a dry, sunny region, keeping your lawn alive can feel like a part-time job with a water bill attached. In places where long summers and water restrictions are common, a sprinkler system ...

Q Can you tell me about automatic lawn sprinkler systems? I'm thinking of investing in one, but I hate to see systems watering when it's raining or has just rained. Is there one that doesn't do that?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. "Um. You sure you don't want to water one more time before we start?" ...

Inventors began experimenting with automatic sprinklers around 1860. These systems started out as pipes with holes drilled in them. When a fire occurred, the water was turned on to control the fire.

For years, I battled clover, crabgrass and weeds in a struggle to keep my lawn healthy—and it’s a fight I lost over and over, resulting in a complete re-sodding of the property, heavy patch removal ...