Soil Moisture Sensors: What They Are and When to Use Them
Water is one of your biggest investments, whether you’re managing crops, fairways, or large landscapes. This means that moisture retention is always going to be an important part of your process. You want to use every drop well, but guessing when to irrigate can cost you in yield, turf quality, or wasted water. Soil moisture sensors can give you the clear data you need to irrigate at the right time, with the right amount, and in the right places across your property. At Vanden Bussche Irrigation, we help farms, golf courses, and landscape professionals across Ontario integrate soil moisture sensors into their irrigation design so they can move from guesswork to informed decisions. Here’s what you need to know about how they work, where to use them, and how to turn sensor data into action. What Are Soil Moisture Sensors? Soil moisture sensors measure the amount of water present in the soil. They work by detecting how much water is held in the soil particles, giving you...