The project is designed to develop an automatic irrigation system which switches the pump motor ON/OFF on sensing the moisture content of the soil. In the field of agriculture, use of proper method of ...

For gardeners, summer is the best of times and the worst of times. Plants thrive in the hot weather and put down deep roots from heavy rains, but those same conditions can wreak havoc on plants.

Three lecturers from Meru University of Science and Technology have innovated an automatic irrigation system suitable for use when rains fail. Daniel Mateithia, Joshua Thambura and Francis Kigira are ...

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Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Although recent rains have eased pressure on Mankato’s water supply, the dry summer of 2023 has prompted a clear spike in demand from people striving to keep the landscape green in the face of ...

Tons of operational modes. App intelligence skips runs when it’s wet or windy. Much more accurate water coverage than a traditional sprinkler. Larger areas won’t get 100 percent coverage, especially ...