Issue: The Serial Monitor only displays “0” for moisture readings. Cause: The sensor might not be powered or the analog pin is not reading properly. Solution: Confirm 5V supply is reaching the sensor.

We all know rain and snow help fill up the Colorado River —but a new study led by ASU researcher Swastik Ghimire shows the ground beneath our feet may be just as important. When the soil is too dry, ...

WEST MICHIGAN — Now that Labor Day is behind us, some may be thinking ahead to fall. We still have weeks before peak colors arrive in West Michigan, but current conditions can actually impact our fall ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed over the weekend could spell disaster, but the ...

Abstract: The calibration process involved comparing data from capacitive sensors with soil moisture content measured continuously by the volumetric water content (VWC) method. The results showed that ...

A technique lets seeds grow freely and cuts down on the pileup of leftover plastic cell packs. Ron DiGravio of Johnny’s Selected Seeds came to soil blocking when he began farming about 15 years ago, ...

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the USGA Moisture Meter. The easy-to-use tool provides golf course superintendents precise and consistent data regarding soil ...

IOT project to automatically water plants based on the time. The system makes use of multiple sensors with arduino as its brains. The timer is managed by an RTC with live data about water level, soil ...