Introducing Orbit Online Irrigation Planner
In this blog I have already presented two free online tools for planning garden irrigation: the DVS irrigation planner and the myGarden planner from Gardena. Unfortunately, the former is currently only offered in German language [...]
1/2 inch vs. 3/4 inch garden hose – when do you need which and what are the differences?
If you have not had much to do with watering before, then the question inevitably arises: Would you rather use a 1/2 inch or a 3/4 inch garden hose? Or which of the two do [...]
Ways to monitor and secure an irrigation system
There are also certain risks associated with the operation of an automatic irrigation system. Here you can find out what these are, how relevant they are for your own situation and which methods you [...]
Who needs a smart irrigation controller?
If you can believe the advertising, then everyone, without exception. But is that really the case? What does smart irrigation actually do and who can safely do without it? Below is an overview of [...]
Watering without electricity and water connection
Even without electricity and water connection, there are ways to implement an irrigation system. These are presented in the following article. Suppose you own a simple hut away from civilization and want to plant [...]
How to calculate the precipitation rate?
Plants need a certain amount of water to thrive. For lawns, calculate about 1 inch of water per week that each patch of lawn needs to receive. In very hot periods even about 20 percent [...]
Possible uses of a Gardena connecting point?
The Gardena connecting point offers a stable, flexible and visually appealing way of directing water from a tap or other above-ground water source into the underground irrigation pipeline. This blog post explains the advantages [...]
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 [...]