"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Americans use about 9 million gallons a year watering their yards, according to the U.S. Environmental ...

Plus, CR's top-rated sprinkler timers from Orbit, Rachio, and Rain Bird A smart sprinkler controller uses weather data to adjust watering frequency. By Daniel Wroclawski Updated by Daniel Bortz ...

If you have an in-ground sprinkler system to water your yard or garden, upgrading to a smart controller is a good idea. Compared to a traditional irrigation controller’s tiny LCD screen, confusing ...

Whether you're a green-thumbed gardener or guilty of neglecting to water your plants regularly, the Imolaza smart sprinkler controller has taken over the gardening scene, changing the landscape as we ...

Today’s best smart sprinkler systems let you schedule how often your lawn should be watered and for how long each session. The better models also take weather conditions into account to ensure you’re ...

If you want to automate watering runs through a standard hose connection, the Rachio Hose Timer is a no-frills way solution that uses the same app as Rachio’s excellent in-ground sprinkler system ...

Aiper, a company that specializes in smart devices for irrigation and pool maintenance, also attended CES 2025. Aiper brought ...

Keeping your lawn or garden properly watered with an in-ground sprinkler system requires a bit of work, especially if you live in an area of the country facing severe drought. You need to adhere to ...