Home Tech for the Perfect Lawn
Smart technologies are impacting every facet of our daily lives and the way we look after grass is no exception.
There are many new gadgets designed to take the guess work out of your lawn care and turf maintenance programs and they are now commonly integrated with Smart phone applications.
Smart Turf Irrigation Systems
There are now Wi-Fi irrigation control systems that integrate with smart home products for your home. These systems adjust watering based on internet sourced weather data. This helps to ensure your lawn receives the right amount of water, whilst providing significant water savings. Many of these systems also allow remote access via an app, so you can monitor and manage your system from your phone, tablet or lap top while you are away from home.
Soil Sensors
Another thing you can now track via an app is the condition of your soil. By installing a soil sensor, you can transmit information to an application where you can monitor moisture levels, pH and the nutrients present in the soil. This will help you to know when your grass needs additional watering or when it’s a good time to fertilise.
Pest Control Sensors
Whether it be kangaroos, rabbits or some other pest wreaking havoc on your lawn, there are new smart ways to fight back. There are security cameras now available as part of your home’s security system with motion sensors and night vision. These cameras can be set up to communicate with your smart irrigation system to turn on at night whenever they detect movement. Remember though, these sensors won’t know the difference between you and a pest, so make sure it is disabled if you plan on staying dry while using your lawn!
Robot Lawn Mowers
Now these have been around a little while now, but there are always new and improved versions hitting the market. They work much the same way the Robot Vacuums work, as an autonomous robot, but with the ability to cut grass. Husqvarna’s latest model works within an electronic fence created by a boundary wire and has specialised sensors to allow it to move around obstacles. When the battery starts to run low, it will return to a charging station. There are even Husqvarna models that give you the ability, via an app, to control its operational hours so you can have your lawn available whenever you need it.
