A home automation enthusiast on Reddit is drawing attention for building an off-grid watering setup. To keep berry patches ...

It’s easier than you might think to DIY an efficient watering system for your garden.

Abstract: The steady increasing requirement for food requires rapid development in food production technology. There is a wide range of crops and plants with different varieties. Various crops and ...

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 ...

Peter Sandford, owner of Smarter Homes, brings decades of experience in Austin to the home technology industry. The West Lake Hills business was established in 2006, offering expertise on home ...

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As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while ...

Most advanced “water-printing” tech on the market. App is better than ever at mapping your yard. New drip irrigation option adds flexibility. New self-cleaning sprinkler-head tech can help ...

An IoT-based smart irrigation system that monitors soil moisture in real-time and automatically controls water supply to optimize plant health and conserve water. A Smart Irrigation System with ...

A high-tech, self-learning drip irrigation system is now in testing that can hold soil moisture within a target range while reducing daily water use during field tests. That result points to a more ...

Spring is slowly clawing its way out from under the mountains of snow most of us saw this winter, which means that, soon enough, you’ll have to restart yard work. As warmer days approach, one of the ...

Erie officials say they may shut off water to homes that ignore irrigation restrictions, calling the move an "extraordinary" step as unseasonably warm weather strains the town's limited winter supply.