Given how easy it is to kill plants by overwatering, these devices are tempting – but can they beat simply sticking your finger in the soil?

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To judge their ability to detect moisture differences, we tested ten soil moisture meters in various growing mediums, including potting soil, dirt from the garden, peat moss, and compost. We used them ...

Knowing when and how much water to apply to your plants can be one of the most baffling pieces of gardening. Too much water can cause the leaves to die. So can too little water. Although plants cannot ...

The JX-20 and JX-30 models are the latest moisture meters in Delmhorst's Navigator family. It provides lumber inspectors, flooring installers and wood inspectors professional-grade, accurate and ...