LinkTap has expanded its software with the March 2025 update to include the additional "Smart Anti-Freeze Protection" feature. Previously, LinkTap devices had a certain level of frost protection, which automatically alerts users of impending frost [...]
In the following article, I describe the functionality of the LinkTap software for controlling LinkTap irrigation computers via the web. Since the software is the same for all LinkTap models, what is written here [...]
In the following article I explain how to connect solenoid valves to the irrigation computer and what you need to bear in mind. At the end of the article I will discuss the special case [...]
The range of irrigation computers with 4 outlets is very small. And I only know of three smart irrigation computers with 4 outlets and web connection. In addition to the LinkTap Q1 presented here, [...]
In this article, I will explain the basic options you have for watering a vegetable bed with an automated irrigation solution and then show you how to install such a bed irrigation system in just [...]
Irrigating a narrow, elongated area is one of the most difficult tasks when installing irrigation. Some manufacturers offer strip sprinklers specially developed for this purpose. This article uses the Hunter MP-Rotator side strip sprinklers to [...]
This article explains to what extent special requirements apply to watering a raised bed, what options you have with regard to watering and what else you need to consider. Raised beds have become very popular [...]
For many years, the only free online irrigation planning tool available was the myGarden planner from Gardena, but a few years ago the very advanced DVS irrigation planner and the Orbit irrigation planner were added. [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]