Americans use about 9 million gallons a year watering their yards, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Even more shocking is the fact that half of that water goes to waste — think ...

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 ...

Automated sprinklers are convenient and will help you revive a dying lawn, but there’s nothing advanced about them. Once you set the sprinkler schedule, that’s it, there’s nothing more they can do.

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart sprinkler controllers might sound like a niche product at first, but when you consider the fact that Americans use millions of gallons ...

Which smart irrigation system is best? Properly maintaining your yard and keeping it lush and green year-round is a time-, money- and water-consuming process. That’s why a smart irrigation system — ...

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 Outdated ...

For many smart home devices, deciding whether or not you need them is a matter of preference. I understand if you’d rather get up and flip off a light switch instead of pulling out your phone and ...

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 ...