If you have an in-ground sprinkler system to water your yard or garden, upgrading to a smart controller is a good idea. Compared to a traditional irrigation controller’s tiny LCD screen, confusing ...

The world’s best smart sprinkler controller gets even better, with new features, better wireless connectivity, and smarter water management. (Note: There is also an 8-zone model that sells for $189.99 ...

Irrigation controllers have been around for a long time, often using similar hardware inside that would be familiar to the average maker. However, many of the products on the shelf at your local ...

Since spring is around the corner, some of you will be turning on your irrigation system for the first time since last fall. I want to advise you to be careful and not just turn on the controller.

The Internet of Things (IoT) movement is spilling into the garden. Think of it as an offshoot (pun intended) of the larger connected-home phenomenon, albeit a somewhat disheveled growth that will ...

If the soil moisture content registers above a pre-programmed point, it signals to the irrigation system controller to bypass a watering cycle. Pro: They tie watering to the real-time need at an ...

California has welcomed recent rain showers with open arms and we will continue to hope for a wet season throughout the winter. While we celebrate the much needed precipitation, it’s also the time to ...