From AI-tuned sprinkler controllers to solar-powered hose bots, smart irrigation tech is eliminating the chore of lawn care.

These Wi-Fi–connected controllers monitor local weather data to conserve water while ensuring a healthy lawn.

Watering our lawns and gardens is a thankless chore, and it can be particularly wasteful when done with a hose in one hand and a beer in the other. Irrigation systems have made home watering simpler ...