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At a Glance
Automated irrigation helps you maintain consistent watering while reducing daily greenhouse tasks. Your choice depends on your growing space, water source and preferred level of control. From modular systems with solar and 4G options to app-based controls and complete greenhouse kits, comparing providers helps you find an approach that fits your plants, routine and long-term growing plans.
Keep Your Greenhouse Growing Without Daily Watering
Keeping your greenhouse plants consistently watered can be challenging, especially as you get busier. That is why you need to ensure your plants get enough water while minimising waste and avoiding dry spells. An automated watering system can handle this task for you, providing consistency and freeing up your time to focus on growing and observing your plants’ responses.
With an automated system in place, you can spend less time tracking watering schedules and more time checking for growth, pruning, feeding, and managing the greenhouse environment. Your choice of system will depend on your greenhouse size, water source, and preferred level of control.
Here are 3 providers to consider when looking for a reliable irrigation solution that requires less hands-on effort.
1. Harvst
Smart Watering for Your Growing Space
If you want irrigation designed for growing spaces, Harvst gives you a flexible option. Their WaterMate systems are made for greenhouses, polytunnels, gardens, allotments, raised beds and vegetable gardens. You can choose between the WaterMate Mini for two irrigation zones (about 3 sq m per zone) and up to 40 plants, or WaterMate Pro for multiple zones and up to 120 individual plants.
Choose the Setup That Fits
Connect WaterMate to mains water, a water butt or a storage tank, depending on your growing space. Solar-powered options suit allotments and locations without mains electricity, while mains-powered systems work well for permanent installations. If your greenhouse or plot has no Wi-Fi, you can choose a 4G-connected option and monitor or adjust watering through the app.
Simple Installation and Flexible Control
You don’t need specialist experience to install WaterMate, as step-by-step guidance helps you connect the controller, water source and irrigation components. Once installed, you pair the controller with the app, create your preferred watering schedule and check each irrigation zone.
WaterMate continues running programmed schedules without Wi-Fi, while an available connection lets you monitor the system remotely and change settings.
Build Your Irrigation Around Your Plants
You can customise the setup with compatible pumps, valves, drippers and sprayers, so your irrigation layout matches the plants you grow. WaterMate delivers water through drip, soaker or hose systems directly towards root zones, helping you manage watering across different areas. WaterMate Pro can support up to 6 irrigation zones, giving you room to expand as your growing space develops.
Customer Review
Here’s what a customer, Lona Maxson, has to say about Harvst’s service on Trustburn:
“I recently tried Harvst, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. The website is easy to navigate, and the products are of excellent quality.”
2. Gardena
Smart Control for Different Watering Zones
If you prefer app-based control with a broader smart gardening ecosystem, Gardena offers several automated irrigation options. Their Smart Irrigation Control manages up to six separate watering zones, allowing you to set different schedules for different areas. You can control the system through the GARDENA smart App, while EasyConfig guides you through setup.
Soil Moisture and Weather Data
With the compatible Smart Sensor, you use soil moisture and temperature readings to support more targeted watering. The system combines sensor information with weather forecasts, helping you adjust schedules when conditions change. You can therefore reduce unnecessary watering while keeping control over how different areas receive water.
Built for Wider Garden Systems
Gardena’s smart Irrigation Control works with many standard 24 V irrigation valves and replaces the control unit of an existing system. You can integrate it with Gardena’s Sprinkler system or Micro-Drip-System, while smart home compatibility adds another layer of convenience for connected households.
3. Water Irrigation
Greenhouse Kits and Components
If you want to build a greenhouse system from individual components or choose a ready-made kit, Water Irrigation provides several options. Their greenhouse range includes micro drippers, sprinklers, foggers, fittings and complete watering kits, giving you different ways to match irrigation with your plants and layout.
Options for Different Growing Needs
You can use micro drippers for targeted watering around individual plants, while micro sprayers and sprinklers suit wider coverage or overhead watering. The range also includes automated greenhouse watering kits, with options for water butt or mains-powered sources. This gives you scope to build a system around your available water supply.
Guidance for Planning Your System
Water Irrigation provides detailed guidance on designing greenhouse irrigation, including pipe networks, flow rates, pressure, emitters and zoning. You can use their advice to work out how many emitters your water source supports and decide whether your greenhouse needs drip, overhead watering or a combination. Their video guides further help you understand installation and setup.
Choosing the Right Irrigation Provider for Your Greenhouse
The right system depends on how you grow, how much control you want and what your greenhouse already needs. If you want a modular setup with solar, mains or 4G options, WaterMate provides several ways to configure your irrigation.
If app control and soil moisture data matter most, Gardena offers a connected approach. If you want to choose individual greenhouse components or ready-made kits, Water Irrigation offers plenty of practical options.
By comparing the available features with your space, water source and growing routine, you can choose an automated irrigation system that makes everyday greenhouse care easier. Consider installation, expansion and ongoing control with the basic watering function, because the right setup should work with your routine rather than create another task to manage. Product specifications and features are subject to ongoing improvement. For the latest details, please see individual product listings.
