It’s great having fresh vegetables just a few steps away from the kitchen, but it takes work to keep those plants healthy. [Pierre] found this out the hard way after returning from vacation to find ...

If you're leaving town for a while but don't want your plants to wither while you're gone, you can ask a friend to stop by and water them, or you can build a system that dispenses just the right ...

If like me you sometimes forget to water your plants, AquaFons, a new wireless plant watering system which comes complete with a smartphone companion application, may be worth more investigation.

Watering plants is tough to remember. You'll find all types of tricks out there to do it automatically, but Instructables user randofo's Arduino-powered system might be one of the more ambitious. The ...

WaterMate is a new fully automated plant watering system that uses solar power and sensors to irrigate your greenhouse or indoor garden. The solar powered watering plant kit has been designed by a ...

PITTSBURGH , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have multiple indoor plants and needed a better way to keep up with the watering, especially when away from home," said an inventor, from Willow River, ...

In areas with sufficient water, plants can thrive. This creates habitats for animals and sources of food for humans. Water stored underground is called groundwater. It builds up in cracks and spaces ...

In flood-prone southern Louisiana, the problem with water is usually that there’s too much of it. But during dry periods, weeks can go by without a good rain. This spring brought a lengthy dry spell ...

A keen gardener has shared a clever trick for keeping on top of plant care using an ancient technique. In a TikTok video from 2024, Syd Roope showcased her homemade olla, a type of porous clay pot ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While collecting plants and flowers can be a gratifying hobby, keeping track of your plant’s watering ...