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Cyber-Rain XCI Waters Your Lawn When The Internet Commands It

I love green technology, especially when it doesn't involve me lifting so much as a finger. With the Cyber-Rain XCI, you can take control of your sprinkler system across eight zones and help conserve water and a little cash at the same time. Via a wireless connection with your PC, the Cyber-Rain can make adjustments to scheduled watering times using current weather data. More »

7:40 PM on Thu Nov 8 2007
By Sean Fallon
1,598 views, 6 comments

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Scarecrow Sprinkler Scares Away the Critters

The thought of a random critter pillaging through my garden makes my blood boil, but now those son of a guns will pay. The Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler is exactly that. This device hooks up to a hose and will start spraying bursts of water upon detection of motion, or an animal. No longer will giant barbwire electric fences be needed to protect those precious tomatoes, now the Scarecrow is all you need. This is a pretty foolproof device, unless, of course, a fish decides to ruin your garden. $75. –Travis Hudson More »

2:20 PM on Fri Apr 20 2007
By Travis Hudson
3,382 views, 33 comments

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ScareCrow Sprinkler Deterrent: For Timid Beasts Only

Scare the bejeebers out of those pesky animals eating your plants or otherwise wreaking havoc in your yard with the ScareCrow Sprinkler Deterrent, basically a battery-operated sprinkler with a built-in motion detector. Hook it up to your garden hose and if it detects movement, it unleashes a burst of spray that might just scare away the more timid beasts. More »

2:33 PM on Wed Aug 2 2006
By Charlie White
672 views, 11 comments