We’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to. Planting a garden or laying down sod for your yard is the ...

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 ...

Toro's RXC residential irrigation system controller pairs with Toro Oasis software to streamline setup, handoff and remote ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The RainMachine Touch HD-12 is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground Sprinkler ...

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, ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

As more Californians become aware of the need to conserve water as a matter of lifestyle, more will become aware of the need to monitor their sprinkler system — the No. 1 source of residential water ...

SAN CLEMENTE — How much water can a typical homeowner save by using a “smart timer” irrigation system in your yard? About 36 gallons a day – the equivalent of a large trash barrel – San Clemente ...