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Orbit Irrigation makes one of our favorite smart sprinkler timers, and the company is adding to its lineup with the announcement of the B-hyve XR. Announced Sunday at CES in Las Vegas, the new device ...

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 ...

A sprinkler timer turns watering from a daily chore you forget into something the lawn does for itself before you are even awake. The whole point is to deliver the right amount of water at the right ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Blossom 7 Smart Watering Controller is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground ...

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 ...

After an ordinance went into effect Monday changing the allowable lawn-watering times, homeowners with automatic irrigation systems might be confounded as they face their sprinkler controllers. The ...

At CES, Orbit announced two new products and an integration with Apple HomeKit, with the B-hyve hose Faucet Timer offered as a simple way to add timing functionality to an existing sprinkler system, ...

Owning a suburban home has its perks. Having to water your lawn constantly isn't one of them. You must dedicate multiple hours every week standing behind a garden hose or running a sprinkler. If you ...

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If you’re tired of high water bills and unhappy plants, switching to a drip irrigation system could be a win-win for both you and your yard. Drip irrigation saves water and time by delivering water ...