In a way, the magic of a soil moisture sensor’s functionality boils down to a simple RC circuit. But of course, in practice there is a bit more to it than that. [rbaron] explains exactly how ...

If your precious plants keep mysteriously dying no matter what you try, it might be time to invest in a soil moisture meter. These handy devices tell you when your plant needs more water, so you won't ...

I bought a 3-way soil meter from a Chinese online store. The first thing that caught my attention in the soil meter was that there was no battery compartment to store a battery pack. This three-way ...

There are many good reasons for growers to use some form of soil moisture-sensing technology to monitor conditions and how the water is being used in irrigated crops. First and foremost, it can make ...

Soil moisture measurement is fundamental to understanding hydrological processes, crop water dynamics, and broader environmental monitoring. Recent advancements have driven the development of ...

Measuring soil moisture with time-domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors can aid in turfgrass water conservation efforts and help improve playing conditions. However, information is lacking on the ...

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the USGA Moisture Meter. The easy-to-use tool provides golf course superintendents precise and consistent data regarding soil ...

A frequent beginner project involves measuring soil moisture levels by measuring its resistance with a couple of electrodes. These electrodes are available ready-made as PCBs, but suffer badly from ...

My perennials always died because I watered them too little or too much, or put them somewhere too dark or too hot. Recently I vowed to keep my plants alive, so I turned to Arduino. I'd been looking ...