As a preview of his latest book, Arduino Project Handbook: 25 Practical Projects to Get You Started, Mark Geddes takes us through the project to create a simple Arduino plant monitor. In this project ...

Uses a pump, soil-moisture sensor, and water switch to automatically water up to 4 plants when you load the Arduino program. Gain practical knowledge at the nexus between hardware and software. Works ...

It’s not infrequent that we see the combination of moisture sensors and water pumps to automate plant maintenance. Each one has a unique take on the idea, though, and solves problems in ways that ...

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 ...