Automated Watering System using Arduino Microcontroller for Gardens

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Water is very essential to plants because it is one of its major components to produce and make a healthy and beautiful product (fruits and flowers).

METHODS

In this study, watering plants automatically was constructed. Using a microcontroller, the method of irrigating plants was innovated. Soil moisture of the plants was observed thus the device will automatically water them to maintain its moisture level. The device is programmed to water the plants in five minutes and if the soil moisture level reached 50%, the device will stop.

RESULTS

To evaluate the acceptability of the device, the researchers gathered data by surveying 30 students and 30 teachers from the school. The gathered data was treated by using arithmetic mean/mean average.

DISCUSSIONS

In conclusion, the study about the "Arduino Powered Watering Device Activated by Soil Moisture Detector for Garden Plants" proved that because of its characteristic to automatically water plants, it lessens the work of the students.