From AI-tuned sprinkler controllers to solar-powered hose bots, smart irrigation tech is eliminating the chore of lawn care. Here are the models we've tried and recommend.

These Wi-Fi–connected controllers monitor local weather data to conserve water while ensuring a healthy lawn.

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 ...

I wouldn’t tear out my existing irrigation system to install Irrigreen, but it’s still worth a look for new homes where water is expensive or its use is restricted (which could be everywhere in the ...

Summer heat pushes gardens into survival mode, and water bills often climb right along with temperatures. A drip irrigation system offers a smart way to deliver moisture directly to plant roots ...

Pacific Power provides power to some 13,000 irrigation customers in Oregon and Washington and is pleased to offer ways for customers to grow their bottom line. By teaming up with Energy Trust of ...

The maintenance department at Crystal Downs Country Club aims to provide players with a firm and fast golf course. However, their ability to do so was limited by their aging irrigation system. The ...

Summer heat does not politely tap on the door before arriving. One week brings mild temperatures and spring rain, and the next week turns gardens into crispy brown cautionary tales. Irrigation systems ...

A good first step in a project is knowing what you want to do. [Ben Fino] made it clear that his Raspberry Pi Sprinkler control system for his wife’s garden had one goal: keep the plants alive. The ...