From AI-tuned sprinkler controllers to solar-powered hose bots, smart irrigation tech is eliminating the chore of lawn care. Here are the models we've tried and recommend.

"I really wanted to keep this system as passive as possible." ...

According to MarketsandMarkets™, the drip irrigation market is projected to reach USD 10.52 billion by 2031 from USD 6.72 ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

On farms in some drought-stricken areas, some farmers now use drones to fly over fields so they can better see exactly when to water crops. But a technology called GrowStream is even more precise: The ...

Summer gardens can feel like a beautiful full-time job disguised as a hobby. Between constant watering, fast-growing weeds, ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Save water and money by installing your irrigation system first.

Yes, you read that right: We built a smart garden at the CNET Smart Home. If you're wondering what that means or what could possibly be "smart" about a garden, it simply means that, as a team, we ...

Summer heat does not politely tap on the door before arriving. One week brings mild temperatures and spring rain, and the next week turns gardens into crispy brown cautionary tales. Irrigation systems ...