Unless you’ve been gifted with a green thumb, it can often feel like a challenge keeping your garden looking its best. Between harsh winters and humid summers, Canadian elements also make it difficult ...

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...

A wireless version of the Vinduino soil-moisture reader uses LoRa, a license-free, long-range wireless technology. Reliable radio links covering more than five miles have been achieved.

My soil-moisture reading was in the low 700s in soil that had around 30 percent moisture (according to a comparison with a commercial soil-moisture sensor), and 661 in a drier pot.

Porous materials, like terracotta and ceramics, absorb moisture and dry out the soil faster. That’s fine for succulents, but not so much for moisture-loving ferns or alocasias. Choose the right ...