Learn the pros and cons of drip irrigation vs. soaker hose systems for the most water-efficient garden. Hand watering a garden takes a lot of time, and sprinkler systems lead to water waste and weed ...

Years ago, Shirley Harberts was on her deck, repotting houseplants at her Newport News home. Taking a break, she looked at a soaker hose in the yard. “Could it be used for indoor plants?” she asked ...

Last week, we talked about watering your lawn and garden, and mentioned drip irrigation and soaker hoses. Let’s look at them a little more this week. Your typical garden hose is a solid piece of ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A Rancho Park gardener’s recent letter raised the question of whether a ...