Backyard Basics

Watering your lawn correctly shouldn’t be a guessing game. Let Rachio simplify your schedule.

This holiday season, help someone special extend their smart home outside with innovative smart yard devices.

The holiday season is just around the corner. If you’re on the hunt for a gift that’s both practical and unique, look no further than Rachio. Our hose timers and sprinkler controllers are thoughtful, eco-friendly, and giftable.

There's some real potential for smart yard products to automate tasks, save you time, and even save you water!

During extreme heat, watering the right amount becomes especially critical in order to minimize plant stress

Should you test your soil? Gardeners and plant health experts are big proponents of soil testing. After all, how can you really know what your plants need if your soil characteristics are a mystery?

So you're looking to upgrade your garden and make watering easier and more efficient. Not sure where to start? You might want to take a closer look at your hose!

If you’re using a Rachio Smart Hose Timer to water your yard, some exciting feature updates just dropped that will make your system even smarter! New Smart Soak feature, multiple valve scheduling, and more.

Ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, we’ve put together a few fun family activities to do outdoors in the comfort of your own yard.

How to share some water with the creatures in and around your yard for a healthy and happy ecosystem.

Every year, every season in the garden gives you a unique mix and amount of kitchen staples. Here's how to make the most of every season!

Racho missions of water savings reaches 200 billion gallons of water saved this Earth Day