Q. Last fall, my lawn was looking terrible. It had some random brown areas that ended up being overtaken by weeds. Now that spring is coming, I want to fix the grass, but I don’t know where to start.

The purpose of irrigation systems is obvious: Plants need water, and people aren’t always around to provide it. I realized this fact when a wildfire engulfed my rural California neighborhood in August ...

As we head into August, some of you will rely on your sprinklers to keep your lawns green. Many local water departments offer free services to inspect inground irrigation systems. It can help water ...