This is how the Gardena regulation and shut-off box works
The Gardena regulation and shut-off box is a practical and, above all, elegant tool. They are used to be able to separate a section of the pipeline from the pipeline or include it back [...]
Tip: DVS Online Irrigation Planner
The range of online planning tools for planning your own garden irrigation is very small. For many years there was only one alternative for anyone who needed a free online tool to plan their [...]
How to properly fertilize your lawn!
In order for your lawn to grow into a beautiful, lush carpet and then remain so beautiful, it must be supplied with nutrients on a regular basis. This article explains what needs to be [...]
Gardena: What is top and what is flop?
Gardena has a strong market position in Europe and is the undisputed number 1 in the market for irrigation products in German-speaking countries. Hardly any products from other manufacturers can be found in hardware [...]
The 10 biggest mistakes when implementing a garden irrigation
Following is a collection of mistakes that often happen when installing irrigation systems. Practically a collection of the "classics" among the bugs. 1. Plan no overlapping of the throwing circles This is incorrectly implemented [...]
Overview of spray bodies available on the market
A distinction is made between two parts in spray sprinklers: the nozzle and the associated body. Nozzle and body can be combined as desired and are also sold separately in stores. The body is [...]
Overview of the spray nozzles available on the market
This blog post gives an overview of the sprinkler nozzels available on the market, also known as spray nozzles or sprayers. Sprayers release the water like a shower head in a torrent in all [...]
Discussion forums on the subject of garden irrigation
In a project you can sometimes come to a point where you are looking for the answer to a very specific question or just don't know what to do anymore. There is a good [...]
Gardena online tool for irrigation planning
The irrigation company Gardena offers a free online tool called "MyGarden" with which an irrigation system can be planned in just a few steps. Below is a brief introduction to the tool, including advantages and [...]
How much does an automatic irrigation system cost?
In the following blog post you will learn more about the costs of automatic irrigation, how they are broken down, what options you have and what costs are incurred for which variant. When implementing [...]
Rain, soil moisture and other sensors
Sensors give you the ability to dynamically adjust irrigation to local conditions. On the one hand, this allows irrigation to be perfectly tailored to the requirements of the lawn and plants, and on the [...]
Irrigation computer for valve control
This article is about irrigation computers for controlling solenoid valves. The most important models available on the market are presented and explained what distinguishes them from one another and what criteria to look out [...]
Comparison of the sprinkler timers available on the market
Purchasing a sprinkler timer is not as easy as one would expect: It takes a lot of time to compare the products available on the market, because many sales offers only give part of [...]
Correct watering or if you water a lot, you save!
In the course of my occupation with the topic of irrigation, I also delved into the topic of correct watering. In doing so, I have gained some surprising insights that deviate greatly from how it [...]
Solenoid valves for garden irrigation – which ones are there and how do they differ?
In this blog post you will find an overview of the solenoid valves available on the irrigation market and their performance data. You will also find out which functionalities are important for you as [...]
This is how the Gardena 6-way automatic water distributor works
Despite all the skepticism I have about some products from the German brand Gardena, especially about the sprinklers, I am an all the bigger fan of the Gardena water distributor automatic. How to use this [...]
How a water socket works and how it can be used
The term water socket is a word coined by the irrgiation company Gardena. Other manufacturers sell similar products under the names "water hydrant", "hydrant well", "quick coupling valve" or as a special kind of valve [...]
Overview of the most important sprinklers including performance data
In order to choose the right sprinkler, knowledge of the properties and performance data of the sprinklers available on the market is necessary. This can be found mostly on the manufacturer's websites or sometimes [...]
How swing joints work and how they can be used
Swing joints simplify the connection of sprinklers to the irrigation pipeline. Instead of being connected directly to the pipeline, the sprinkler is connected to the pipeline via an intermediate piece, the swing joint. The [...]
Functionality and installation of a drain valve
Drainage valves are used to protect the irrigation system from frost. The following article explains how this works, what advantages and disadvantages it has and what alternatives there are. Depending on the climate at [...]