How to connect solenoid valves to the irrigation computer
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 [...]
In the test: LinkTap Q1 – Smart watering computer with 4 outlets
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, [...]
How do you water a bed?
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 [...]
In the test: Hunter MP-Rotator side strip sprinkler as a solution for watering narrow lawn strips
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 [...]
How do you water a raised bed?
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 [...]
Introducing Netafim Netspex: Free sprinkler planning tool for agriculture
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. [...]
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 [...]