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Tech-driven gardening moves into the mainstream
Home gardeners use smart irrigation tech and system inspections to reduce water waste by up to 50%, saving thousands of gallons annually, EPA says.
- As spring planting season arrives, home gardeners are increasingly adopting smart irrigation technology, installing app-linked controllers and moisture sensors to manage outdoor water use efficiently.
- Residential outdoor water use in the United States reaches nearly 8 billion gallons a day, with the Environmental Protection Agency estimating that up to 50% is wasted through overwatering and inefficient systems.
- Replacing standard clock-based controllers with WaterSense-labeled alternatives can save up to 15,000 gallons of water annually, as these systems adjust watering schedules using real-time weather and soil data.
- Gardeners should inspect drip lines for winter damage as the season begins, while utilities often provide rebates for WaterSense-labeled products to help offset upgrade costs.
- The Garden Media Group's 2026 garden industry report identifies precision gardening as a key category, reflecting how data and technology are becoming central to reducing waste and improving home landscape resilience.
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Tech-driven gardening moves into the mainstream
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