Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. It is truly luxurious to have a garden where sprinklers and drip irrigation are already present, but that’s not the case for most people with gardens.

Having water in your yard where you need it is a real blessing. Remember, people used to have to carry it by hand. But come winter, those hoses, pipes, and valves are susceptible to the cold. As the ...