What happens when an engineer builds a smart garden? This Arduino-powered system automates watering while collecting ...

This Arduino sketch demonstrates how to control a relay using a soil moisture sensor and two potentiometers to set the minimum and maximum thresholds for when the relay should turn on or off. The ...

Soil water balance serves as a key indicator of moisture variability across the soil profile. Traditional instrumentation can significantly benefit from advancements in soil moisture monitoring ...

This reduces water wastage and ensures plants receive optimal hydration. #Components Used Arduino Uno Soil Moisture Sensor Relay Module (to control the pump) Water Pump (DC) Connecting wires and power ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I ...

Scientists have discovered a rapid molecular switch in plant roots that allows them to detect dry soils and redirect root ...

“Weekly, and sometimes multiple times a week, the different classes know they’re supposed to walk around with a soil moisture probe and check different places,” Barron-Gafford said.

Apr. 15, 2025 — Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal contaminants from the soil, which are consumed by pollinators ...

Thus, accurate reconstruction of regional soil moisture in this case became a great methodological challenge because of the complexity and ill-posed nature of the problem. In this paper, we present a ...

What do you hope the next generation of winemakers understands about their role as stewards, not just of the brand but of the soil itself? Quit following planting trends and understand the ...