As the weather warms in some parts of the country and stays warm or hot in others, your lawn will get or stay thirsty. Instead of tugging a garden hose around this year, why not water the grass in a ...

This week, the question comes from yours truly (i.e., Dr. Marisa Thompson, regular writer of this column). I’ve heard about subsurface drip as an improved way to irrigate turfgrass, so I invited NMSU ...

'Fertigation,' drip irrigation and decentralized water treatment are new keys to a lush, green, sustainable lawn, researchers report. Their vision: a decentralized treatment system at a city's ...

Two weeks ago I asked if anyone had succeeded in keeping a lawn green despite watering restrictions. Here are some of your responses: Jan Beyers, Moreno Valley: Where we live, it’s much drier than ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Tearing out our lawns is a good start toward wiser ...

The summer heat and dry spells have arrived. Here are some tips to keep your lawn, garden and flower beds green and lush while being mindful of water use. The dog days of summer are here, and it’s ...

Lawns will possibly survive more government-imposed irrigation decreases during the drought, but there are devices two local landscape experts say could save just as much water without eliminating ...

Maintaining a beautiful lawn while conserving resources can be challenging for many homeowners. Proper watering practices not only keep your grass healthy but also reduce waste and save money on ...