Rain, soil moisture and other sensors
Sensors give you the ability to dynamically adjust irrigation to local conditions. On the one hand, this allows irrigation to be perfectly tailored to the requirements of the lawn and plants, and on the [...]
This is how the Gardena 6-way automatic water distributor works
Despite all the skepticism I have about some products from the German brand Gardena, especially about the sprinklers, I am an all the bigger fan of the Gardena water distributor automatic. How to use this [...]
How a water socket works and how it can be used
The term water socket is a word coined by the irrgiation company Gardena. Other manufacturers sell similar products under the names "water hydrant", "hydrant well", "quick coupling valve" or as a special kind of valve [...]
How swing joints work and how they can be used
Swing joints simplify the connection of sprinklers to the irrigation pipeline. Instead of being connected directly to the pipeline, the sprinkler is connected to the pipeline via an intermediate piece, the swing joint. The [...]
Functionality and installation of a drain valve
Drainage valves are used to protect the irrigation system from frost. The following article explains how this works, what advantages and disadvantages it has and what alternatives there are. Depending on the climate at [...]
Overview of the most important suppliers on the irrigation market (Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, Gardena/Orbit)
As a consumer, you are spoiled for choice between a number of irrigation system suppliers. This blog post answers the most important players in the irrigation market, introduces the companies and gives an overview [...]