When I moved into my new house a few years ago I bought a Blossom sprinkler controller because I travel quite a bit and needed a way to keep the lawn green without overwatering. Last year I tested the ...

Orbit’s B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer is an ideal solution for drip and other hose-based irrigation systems. Living in California means being conscious of the amount of water my household consumes, ...

Orbit Irrigation makes one of our favorite smart sprinkler timers, and the company is adding to its lineup with the announcement of the B-hyve XR. Announced Sunday at CES in Las Vegas, the new device ...

Our homes are getting smarter and smarter these days, with all sorts of new ways to measure, analyze and optimize our experience, consumption and cost-efficiency. Whether you’re the type of person who ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Whitson Gordon I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The ...

Summer doesn’t last long in Southwestern Ontario, where I live. The gardening season is basically mid-May to October. Anything outside of that and everything you grow is liable to get walloped by ...

Smart sprinklers can save water, but only when they change your watering schedule based on real weather and what is happening in your yard. Controllers like the Rachio 3 and Orbit B-hyve XR can skip ...