Moisture Sensors
Save up to 50% of water use and still keep lawns green and plants healthy
Moisture sensors measure water availability at the root zone. Instead of watering “by the clock,” your system waters only when plants actually need it.
Moisture sensors can reduce landscape water consumption dramatically in a very efficient, cost-effective way while keeping your landscape green and beautiful. Quality sensors—installed in the correct location and depth—measure soil moisture where it matters most: in the root zone.
We work in collaboration with the Irrometer Company (a leading manufacturer of moisture-sensing products since 1951 for agricultural use and since the 1980s for landscape irrigation), using their time-tested Watermark soil moisture sensing devices.
Why “timer-only” watering wastes water
With automatic irrigation systems, most landscapes end up over-watered by default. Timers are commonly set to water for the “weakest spot” in the yard, and then run extra to cover changing weather conditions. That usually means: some areas get just enough… and others get too much.
Moisture sensors shift the system from “watering by schedule” to “watering by need.”
How moisture sensors work (simple explanation)
- Sensors are installed in the soil within the root zone of turf and planting areas.
- You set a target moisture threshold (how “dry” you allow the soil to get).
- If soil moisture is above the threshold, the sensor prevents watering.
- When the soil dries to the set point, the system waters—then shuts off again when the soil is sufficiently recharged.
In many installations, the existing controller remains in place and the sensor acts as a “gate,” interrupting irrigation when watering isn’t needed.
Proving savings in your yard (optional monitoring)
We can demonstrate water savings on your own property using a monitoring kit installed by the Irrometer Company and monthly tracking with usage comparison charts. We’ll email the data to you each month so you can see results clearly over time.
Downloads / visuals
Note: Actual savings vary based on soil type, irrigation uniformity, plant selection, exposure, and how valves are grouped. A well-tuned system and proper installation are key to performance.