This flow meter monitors your sprinkler system for leaks, but only it’s compatible only with the third-generation Rachio smart sprinkler controller. Irrigation systems don’t have the best reputation ...

Watering your lawn tends to be surprisingly tricky business, what with the possibility of leaks, overwatering, or under watering. Luckily, there is a smart sprinkler company hoping to ensure that is ...

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Keeping your lawn or garden properly hydrated using an in-ground sprinkler system can be a real chore, especially if you live in an area of the country prone to drought. You need to adhere to local ...

According to the EPA, the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with at least 30% of this amount being used outdoors, mainly for landscaping irrigation. This amounts to ...

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 ...

Farmers in Herat Province who previously struggled to irrigate their crops are now able to control the flow of water to their fields through a rehabilitation and improvement of their canal scheme. The ...

For any home with a yard and a sprinkler system, it makes sense to get a smart sprinkler controller for the simple fact that it’ll save you money in the long run. For example, the Rachio 3, the ...

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Automated sprinklers are convenient and will help you revive a dying lawn, but there’s nothing advanced about them. Once you set the sprinkler schedule, that’s it, there’s nothing more they can do.

For many smart home devices, deciding whether or not you need them is a matter of preference. I understand if you'd rather get up and flip off a light switch instead of pulling out your phone and ...