Gardening is, in many ways, humanity’s oldest skill. The ability to grow and nurture plant life was crucial to humanity’s development as a species, paving the way for reliable agriculture that allowed our hunter-gatherer ancestors to put down roots of their own and build early societies. Over the years, gardening as a whole has changed relatively little - most gardeners own tools that our ancestors would readily recognise, for example - but over the past few years, gardening has changed a lot.

The reason for this is the introduction of technology and gadgets into the gardening sphere. Manufacturers and product designers have looked at the gardening tasks humans have found arduous, troubling, or time-consuming and found ways to ease the burden and leave people free to focus on the elements of gardening that they actually enjoy. If you’re hoping to embrace all the technological innovations available to modern gardeners, here’s a few ideas you might want to try…

#1 - Solar powered fountains

Large fountains tend to need to be wired to the mains electrical supply, which can be a long - and sometimes expensive - process. However, solar powered fountains are a great energy-efficient and hassle-free alternative.

As you’d expect, solar powered fountains are incredibly simple to use. All you have to do is set them in place and then let the sun take care of the rest. If you want to give this kind of innovative water feature a try, then you can simply construct a bed of gravel and then place the fountain at the centre in order to achieve a quick, stress-free addition to your garden.

#2 - Smart sprinklers

Smart sprinklers are another helpful gadget that can help you to create a low-maintenance garden. Most smart sprinklers can be programmed to work as and when required without any further input from you. There are a variety of different features that make this possible, but arguably the most important is “weather awareness”. This handy feature automatically scans weather forecasts to judge when - or if - your plants, shrubs, and flowers will need to be watered on any given day, depending on weather patterns. This information combines with calculations regarding the amount of water already in the soil in order to custom-design an irrigation plan that suits your garden perfectly. As a result, installing a smart sprinkler can help to guarantee that your plants, shrubs, and flowers are always irrigated to perfection while also helping to reduce water waste.

#3 - Robot lawnmowers

Robot vacuum cleaners are commonly found in most homes, but robot lawnmowers are a little less well-known. The principle of robot lawnmowers is identical to their vacuum cousins; you charge the robot lawnmower, set it down on your lawn, switch it on, and your grass will be perfectly trimmed in no time. There are a range of different models available, so if mowing the lawn is your least favourite chore, this is a garden gadget you’ll want to consider.

In conclusion

Gardening is easier - and more enjoyable - in the 21st century than it has ever been before. The gadgets and tech above can help to simplify and improve your gardening experience, leaving you with more time to spend just enjoying the wonders of your outdoor space.