I know posts on automated plant care are very popular on Gadget Master, so I want to highlight this Arduino appnote - Smart Farm Irrigation System Using Arduino Edge Control.

To address this, Instructables user benrbill came up with a game-changing solution: an automatic drip irrigation system powered by Arduino.

Dubai: This summer, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has advised residents with home gardens to use smart irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors and automatic sprinkler adjustments ...