As September rolls in, it's time to start thinking about winterizing your irrigation system. I know, it might not be the most glamorous gardening task, but trust me-taking the time to do it right now ...

As I write this, we are looking forward to a weekend of lovely fall weather in the 70s, followed by rain on the valley floor and snow in the mountains. Last week I said it wasn't time to stop watering ...

It’s almost winter and homeowners should remember to turn off their irrigation systems before then. Otherwise damage may occur. We asked local irrigation expert Duggan Kelly, from Kelly Green ...

Highlights The cost to winterize a sprinkler system averages $89, or between $56 and $131. Homeowners anticipating sprinkler system winterization costs will need to consider factors such as the number ...

If you haven't already done so, it's time to winterize your irrigation system before more freezes occur. Any freeze can damage an irrigation system and come spring you will have repair issues on your ...

Sprinklers, which spray water into the air where it is easily evaporated or lost to the wind, are inherently inefficient. They spread water over large areas, regardless of whether there are roots ...

I do not like drip systems, especially those placed underneath landscape fabric or a layer of mulch. You can’t see what is happening and you will lose plants before you discover you have a problem. I ...

You can irrigate your lawn or garden with an automated sprinkler or drip system. Sprinklers irrigate more widely, but they ...

Tackling that confusing, intimidating and frightening maze of pipes running under your lawn and throughout your garden beds doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Contra Costa Master Gardener Steve Griffin ...