Gardening: smart sprinklers to save water
little electronic box, called Rachio. It controls an irrigation system. You can connect up to eight pipes to eight different locations.Connected to the weather, it waters itself based on forecasts. If it will be hot, it starts up; if it will rain, it does nothing. You can trigger it remotely when you're on vacation. It costs about 200 euros, but it does make big savings.
SMS to warn of watering
Same with drip systems, these little pipes that run along the plants and provide just the water they need. These systems are becoming more and more simple to install.
You also find sensors today is to put in flower pots or in a corner of the garden. They tell you by SMS when you need to water because they analyze the soil. They are connected to your smartphone. Depending on the moisture, they send you any messages.
There's one called EasyBloom shaped flower. You put a few days in a corner of the garden; depending on the light and soil, it will also recommend a plant. There should be more of a hibiscus in full sun, or basil where there is more shade.
