How do you water a hedge?
Watering a hedge has a few things in common with watering a lawn, but there are some differences to consider. Below is the most important information on hedge watering. First of all, the basic question: [...]
Gardena Smart Water Control web-controlled irrigation computer in practical testing
The Smart Water Control is the current top model from the European irrigation company Gardena. In the following practical test I describe what functions it includes, how to install it, how well it all [...]
Cheapest WiFi irrigation computer on the market in the test: Orbit B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer
In terms of price, the Orbit B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer is a challenge to the smart competing products from Gardena, LinkTap, Eve Aqua and others. But can it keep up with these providers [...]
Orbit B-hyve Smart Outdoor irrigation controller in the test
The web-enabled Orbit irrigation computers are a comparatively inexpensive alternative to the irrigation computers from established providers such as Hunter, Rain Bird or Racchio. In this article I put the Orbit B-hyve Smart Outdoor [...]
This is how the Orbit B-hyve system works
In this article I describe how the Orbit B-hyve system works, which is used in all web-enabled Orbit irrigation computers. This allows the irrigation computer to be programmed and operated from anywhere in the [...]
In the test: Hunter Pro HC Hydrawise vs. Rain Bird ESP-TM2 with LNK WiFi module
In the following article I will compare the Hunter Pro-HC irrigation computer with the Rain Bird ESP-TM2 in combination with the Rain Bird WiFi module in a practical test. The article also includes a [...]
This is how the Hunter Hydrawise system works
The following article introduces the possibilities of the popular Hunter Hydrawise irrigation system. This is cloud-based and is used on the web-enabled Hunter Hydrawise computers HC, Pro-HC, HPC, HCC and the X2 in conjunction [...]
How the Rain Bird Smart Watering System works (Rain Bird LNK WiFi)
This article introduces the features of the Rain Bird Smart Watering System used in web-enabled Rain Bird computers. This allows access to the irrigation computer from anywhere in the world and is used on [...]
How to realize automatic garden irrigation in just 10 days
In principle, my recommendation is to read up on the topic of irrigation carefully and start planning early. This way you develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and get the most out [...]
Overview of the different connectors (fittings) used in an irrigation pipeline
This blog post provides an overview of connectors, also known as fittings, used in an irrigation system. Each with a brief description of the intended use. The connectors shown here are clamp, push to fit [...]
What is a 2-wire irrigation system and what advantages does it have?
The trend towards using 2-wire irrigation systems comes from the USA and is becoming increasingly important in the professional sector. Here I explain what distinguishes a two-wire system from a conventional system and what advantages [...]
PVC or PE pipe: which one is better for an irrigation pipeline?
While PVC pipes are traditionally used on the west coast of the USA, PE pipes are primarily used on the east coast. In Europe, almost exclusively PE pipes are used, in Australia both systems can [...]
Introducing Orbit Online Irrigation Planner
In this blog I have already presented two free online tools for planning garden irrigation: the DVS irrigation planner and the myGarden planner from Gardena. Unfortunately, the former is currently only offered in German language [...]
1/2 inch vs. 3/4 inch garden hose – when do you need which and what are the differences?
If you have not had much to do with watering before, then the question inevitably arises: Would you rather use a 1/2 inch or a 3/4 inch garden hose? Or which of the two do [...]
Ways to monitor and secure an irrigation system
There are also certain risks associated with the operation of an automatic irrigation system. Here you can find out what these are, how relevant they are for your own situation and which methods you [...]
Who needs a smart irrigation controller?
If you can believe the advertising, then everyone, without exception. But is that really the case? What does smart irrigation actually do and who can safely do without it? Below is an overview of [...]
Watering without electricity and water connection
Even without electricity and water connection, there are ways to implement an irrigation system. These are presented in the following article. Suppose you own a simple hut away from civilization and want to plant [...]
How to calculate the precipitation rate?
Plants need a certain amount of water to thrive. For lawns, calculate about 1 inch of water per week that each patch of lawn needs to receive. In very hot periods even about 20 percent [...]
Possible uses of a Gardena connecting point?
The Gardena connecting point offers a stable, flexible and visually appealing way of directing water from a tap or other above-ground water source into the underground irrigation pipeline. This blog post explains the advantages [...]
This is how the Gardena regulation and shut-off box works
The Gardena regulation and shut-off box is a practical and, above all, elegant tool. They are used to be able to separate a section of the pipeline from the pipeline or include it back [...]