It’s not infrequent that we see the combination of moisture sensors and water pumps to automate plant maintenance. Each one has a unique take on the idea, though, and solves problems in ways that ...

The main thing you need to do to keep your plants alive is to water them, and while there are some DIY solutions out there that remind you to water, sometimes you need a more human approach. So, ...

If you are designing your own intelligent “Graden Computer” with an optional digital plant moisture sensor/water pump controller that lights an LED to alert the user when it is time to water a potted ...

Plant-based sensors that measure the thickness and electrical capacitance of leaves show great promise for telling farmers when to activate their irrigation systems, preventing both water waste and ...

What’s the opposite of a “green thumb”? You. After flubbing a forest’s worth of ficuses and killing countless cacti, it’s time to get some help with this whole indoor gardening thing. The Koubachi ...

Edyn, a company developed by ecologist Jason Aramburu, aims to make gardening an enjoyable experience for everyone. To that end, it has invented a sensor that aims to take the guesswork out of the ...

This Arduino sketch reads soil moisture and ambient light sensor data, and displays a cute animated face on a 16x2 I2C LCD screen to show the plant's "mood." The face changes based on moisture and ...

Why in-line monitoring is the missing link in bioenergy efficiency. By Sarah Hammond Biomass has emerged as a powerful ...

This project utilizes the BBC micro:bit to create a patrol bot capable of sensing soil moisture levels. The bot uses a fitted line follow sensor as well as an ultrasonic distance sensor to interact ...

The Swiss company Koubachi AG hopes to use its scientific prowess to craft new innovation for the smart home. It began by targeting plants and developing a free application to help you care for your ...