horticulture soil moisture Articles
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Type of soil moisture sensor
Soil moisture sensor is an important tool in modern agriculture and horticulture. These devices measure the amount of water present in the soil, an important parameter in managing irrigation and ensuring that plants get the right amount of water.In this article, we will discuss the different types of soil moisture sensors, how they work, and their applications in agriculture and horticulture.Type ...
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Landscape trees benefit from potassium-based superabsorbent polymer-amended backfill soil
Weiner (1975) put it aptly when he stated that “However rewarding the act of tree planting may be, watching a young tree slowly die can be spiritually defeating.” Landscape plants, noted Richard Harris (1983) in his well-known “Arboriculture” book, “probably suffer more from moisture-related problems than from any other cause.” The success of tree planting ...
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Remote monitoring helps growers, water districts do their jobs
Propeller flow meters have long been an important tool for agricultural irrigation management. As water scarcity and resource management have become increasingly critical, getting the most timely, accurate readings available from those meters is becoming more important than ever. Here is how growers and water conservation districts (WCDs) are each getting the best of both worlds for their own ...
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