"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 ...

I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The onboard controls were clunky, and it required regular tweaking to keep up with the seasons — or external accessories like rain sensors to avoid ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Skydrop Halo Sprinkler Controller (SDCRW1.0) is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Rachio 8ZULW-C is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground Sprinkler Controllers ...

October 6, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google With all the day to day challenges that keep us busy, it can be hard to remember to water our plants. With a ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. With summer in full swing, you've probably spent more time than you care to admit thinking about—and handling—yard work.

The height of summer is upon us and that means irrigation systems will be running at peak frequencies throughout Hicksville. To help combat the sharp spike in water usage the summer season brings, the ...