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In our busy, stressful world, we all look for lifestyle hacks, simple ways to improve or make our lives easier. Your garden is one area where you can make lifestyle changes to ease your day. Outdated ...

I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The onboard controls were clunky, and it required regular tweaking to keep up with the seasons — or external accessories like rain sensors to avoid ...

The height of summer is upon us and that means irrigation systems will be running at peak frequencies throughout Hicksville. To help combat the sharp spike in water usage the summer season brings, the ...

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Whether you're a green-thumbed gardener or guilty of neglecting to water your plants regularly, the Imolaza smart sprinkler controller has taken over the gardening scene, changing the landscape as we ...

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 ...

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The Port Washington Water District Board of Commissioners recently passed an ordinance that will require all residents with an automatic irrigation system to replace their standard irrigation timer ...

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