To address this, Instructables user benrbill came up with a game-changing solution: an automatic drip irrigation system powered by Arduino.

I know posts on automated plant care are very popular on Gadget Master, so I want to highlight this Arduino appnote - Smart Farm Irrigation System Using Arduino Edge Control.

We've shown you a few automated irrigation systems, both large and small, but if you're an Arduino fan, you'll love DIYer Jouni's set-up, made out of a bucket, a submersible pump, and plastic hose.

And with the Arduino platform, you can apply programming to real-world problems through accessible DIY kits. This one can be rigged to automatically water up to four plants for you.

The Arduino Automatic Smart Plant Watering Kit 2.0 is available in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store for $69, have a look at the video below.

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