Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Assuming you have an in-ground sprinkler system at your house, you have lots of options if you want to smarten up your watering schedule. If you don't have an existing system and you rely on a basic ...

Orbit’s B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer is an ideal solution for drip and other hose-based irrigation systems. Living in California means being conscious of the amount of water my household consumes, ...

Rachio makes our favorite smart sprinkler controller for in-ground irrigation systems and now it’s bringing much of the same sophistication to a new smart valve for outdoor hose bibs. On display at ...

At CES, Orbit announced two new products and an integration with Apple HomeKit, with the B-hyve hose Faucet Timer offered as a simple way to add timing functionality to an existing sprinkler system, ...

When I moved into my new house a few years ago I bought a Blossom sprinkler controller because I travel quite a bit and needed a way to keep the lawn green without overwatering. Last year I tested the ...

Smart sprinkler controllers are a great way to cut down on home water usage, sparing both your wallet and the planet. But they have one key limitation that prevents them from being used by most ...

The world’s first 4-in-1 multi-zone smart irrigation system makes lawn care effortless and fun for those that like to tinker ...