MORE FOLIAGE FETTLERS GARDENA AQUABLOOM ORBIT B-HYVE CONTROLLER HOZELOCK GREEN POWER EVOLUTION THERMAL WEEDER NETRO WHISPERER WORX LANDROID S300 KÄRCHER SENSOTIMER ST 6 ECOLOGIC
If you’ve got a balcony or terrace full of plants that need watering, this system takes some of the terrifying responsibility off your hands. With 14 different programmes and a solar-powered pump, you just need to add a bucket of water and let the micro-drip irrigation do its thing. It can deal with up to 20 plants. £99 / gardena.com
A bit like a smart thermostat for your garden, this is a Wi-fi controller for sprinkler systems. Its app gives you control over the watering schedule, but it also gets local weather data and automatically adjusts so your plants don’t drown. You can use voice control via an Echo or other Alexa device. £149 / waterirrigation.co.uk
Unless you’re Kurt Russell in The Thing, flamethrowers are generally overkill for dealing with pests. But call your fiery wand a Thermal Weeder and use its 600°C tip to deliver a thermal shock to slay any straggly intruders on your patio, and that’s fine. £60 / hozelock.com
Soil isn’t known for its chattiness, so you might need help if you want to find out what things are like (just) below the surface. Stick a Netro Whisperer in the ground and its sensors will collect data on moisture, temperature and sunlight conditions, sendingyounotifications if any of your plants need special attention. £60 / netrogarden.com
It might feel a bit lazy to enlist a robot mower when you’ve only got 300m2 to keep in check, but we’re not ones to judge – especially if it means you get to buy more tech. The tank-like S300 is designed for smaller green spaces but still has all the extras of a wider-roamer, such as intelligent navigation and auto-scheduling. £500 / worx-uk.com
Looking for something halfway between the Aquabloom and the B-hyve? Fix this little computer to an outside tap, stick the radio sensor into the soil and it’ll ensure your garden’s moisture level never falls below the preset value. It checks every 30 minutes, so nothing will go thirsty for long. £100 / kaercher.com