Some smart irrigation systems can program 16 zones or more, but this increases cost. Chart how many zones you need before shopping and grab a system with that or a slightly higher number of zones.

With that, we turned a single smart piece of hardware into a remotely controllable, weather-aware drip irrigation system. The Orbit B-hyve Faucet Timer Plus costs $70, or you can just get the ...

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Mr. Javan Mukundane, CEO of SprinkTech, a company specialising in solar-powered and smart irrigation systems, described how climate change has eroded traditional farming calendars.

Properly maintaining your yard year-round is a time-, money- and water-consuming process. A smart irrigation system may be a good option for some.