Open-field production of 524,000 irrigated acres of horticultural plants in the United States used 205 billion gallons of water in a recent year. Fifty percent of this water was pumped from ...

I confess, I enjoy hand-watering some of my plants. Most of my containers are hand-watered. I find the time it takes to water them relaxing, and I take the opportunity to check on my plants and see ...

Don't let the watering schedule discourage you from growing in pots. Enlist one or more of these strategies to eliminate the daily burden of watering while still maintaining beautiful and productive ...

A web-based irrigation system saved 21 percent in water use without reducing growth of container-grown landscape plants, a new study shows. A web-based irrigation system developed by researchers at ...

Every garden needs water to grow, but with a container’s small amount of soil, watering is vital for plants to look their best. But don’t overdo it, either. “Proper drainage is just as important as ...

If you’re tired of high water bills and unhappy plants, switching to a drip irrigation system could be a win-win for both you and your yard. Drip irrigation saves water and time by delivering water ...

And while hot weather is excellent for sun-loving plants like tomatoes and sunflowers, it can quickly dry out plants growing in containers, rather than in garden beds. Avoid a droopy fate for your ...

Keeping potted plants properly hydrated requires more than just sporadic watering. With the right method, you can ensure ...

A study at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences examined the efficiency of irrigation schedules used for container-grown plants to determine if they could be ...