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Example watering view in Rachio app and green grass with sprinklers on.
Watering your lawn correctly shouldn’t be a guessing game. Let Rachio simplify your schedule.
Rachio Smart Yard Week

What Is a Smart Yard?

Author nameSarah Menz
There's some real potential for smart yard products to automate tasks, save you time, and even save you water!
testing your soil

Testing your soil

Author nameSarah Menz
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?
soaker hose in garden bed
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!
Rachio Smart Hose Timer with multiple valve schedules
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.
Mom with child in garden, rachio controller and hose timer.

Outdoor Fun With Mom This Weekend

Author nameTeam Rachio
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.
Rachio users have saved over 200 billion gallons of water and counting
Racho missions of water savings reaches 200 billion gallons of water saved this Earth Day
Rachio Spring Yard Guide with pictures of favorite spring yard products like Rachio Smart Hose Timer

Spring Yard Guide: 2024

Author nameSarah Menz
Explore top products and tips for getting the best yard this spring! Our Rachio Master Gardener spends hundreds of hours testing yard care products and finding the best, so you don't have to! Check out our favorites and try something new in your lawn or garden this spring.
garden tools with gloves, spade, watering can, planting box

Spring Cleaning: Garden Tools

Author nameSarah Menz
Get your garden tools ready for spring with top tips from Rachio! As we gear up for spring, you'll want to make sure your favorite tools are in good condition for the season ahead. Here are some things to consider as you revisit the garden shed or prepare to hit the hardware store.
green lawn recently aerated
Why and how to aerate your lawn to prevent soil compaction and keep grass healthy
Man and woman working in a yard in springtime
It's bitterly cold in much of the country as I write this, but spring is just a few weeks away. Now is the time to start planning your outdoor projects!
Rachio Smart Hose Timer on Hose with voice control icons
You can use voice commands to control watering from your smart hose timer. Use your favorite smart home platform to open or close valves throughout your yard, whenever you want.