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The Case for Smart Timers: Why May Is the Time to Upgrade

The Case for Smart Timers: Why May Is the Time to Upgrade

Amy Gray |

Let’s talk about your schedule—because your plants are on one, whether you are or not. May in Georgia can’t decide what it wants to be. One day it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the patio, the next it’s pouring like Mother Nature’s got a grudge. That’s why now is the perfect time to upgrade to a smart irrigation controller. These clever little devices basically babysit your garden for you—adjusting watering based on weather, soil, and plant needs. It's like having a garden assistant who doesn’t text you weird memes at 2 a.m.

A smart timer knows when to skip a watering session because of rain, shorten it during cooler temps, or boost it during a dry spell. That means no more dragging yourself out of bed at sunrise to turn off the sprinklers during a thunderstorm—or worse, realizing you forgot and just soaked everything during a downpour. Your water bill will thank you, and so will your plants (in their own silent, leafy way).

Setup is way easier than you’d think. Most smart timers can be controlled straight from your phone, so you can adjust your watering while binge-watching garden videos or arguing with your neighbor about tomato varieties. Plus, many models let you schedule by zone, so you’re not overwatering the zinnias while your Bermuda grass begs for mercy. It’s precision watering without the stress.

Cheap Sprinklers has a full lineup of smart controllers to fit your yard, budget, and tech comfort level (even if your idea of high-tech is a remote with big buttons). We’ve got user-friendly, Wi-Fi-enabled options from trusted brands that take the guesswork—and legwork—out of watering. So go ahead, Sprinkler Head, give yourself a break this summer. Upgrade now and let your smart timer do the thinking while you do the relaxing.