A slew of new devices, accessories, and lighting options makes it easier than ever to enjoy the great outdoors.
1. For Lawns and Yards: Sprinkler
Hook up the Droplet Robotics Sprinkler to your garden hose, tell it via smart device or computer what plants are in your yard and where, and it will tap its stash of weather and soil-sample data to disperse precise amounts of water tailored to each plant. It can spray up to 30 feet in any direction. Price: US$300.
2. For Lawns and Yards: Water Control
The Skydrop Controller connects with your existing irrigation equipment to manage the watering of up to eight different zones in your yard. The system monitors local weather conditions via the Internet, then responds by adjusting how often and how long the lawn gets watered. Keep tabs on it all through your smartphone or computer. Price: US$300.
3. For Plants and Gardens: Plant Sensor
Insert the Parrot Flower Power plant sensor next to an indoor or outdoor plant for a read on soil conditions, sun exposure, and water levels. A companion app gives you access to a vast database for more detailed advice. Price: US$60.
4. For Plants and Gardens: iPad App
Design your vegetable, herb, or fruit garden with the iPad app Garden Plan Pro. It automatically inserts the proper spacing between beds and recommends what to plant and when to harvest in your area. Price: US$8.
5. For Feathered Friends: Camera
Set up the motion-activated, weather-proof BirdCam Pro digital camera to take photos or video of backyard wildlife. The adjustable flash helps catch nocturnal visitors. Price: US$200.
6. For Feathered Friends: Bird Feeder
The AutoFeeder lets you decide how much seed to dispense and when, with up to four feedings per day. Your neighbourhood's resident birds will quickly learn the best times to drop by. Price: US$120.
7. For Pests: Bug Trap
A UV bulb reacts with the coating of the Dynatrap DT1050 to attract bugs, then a fan sucks them into the trap. It uses no pesticides and does not emit a zapping sound. Price: US$129.
8. For Outdoor Lighting: LEDs
Artemide's Nuda combines high-efficiency LED bulbs with polished aluminium reflectors to produce a powerful light. The beam is directed downward, so it won't shine into your eyes or a window. In two sizes, 19¾" and 39½" H, from Price: US$870.
9. For Outdoor Lighting: Floor Lamp
The base of the Cala floor lamp was inspired by folding café tables and comes in painted iron or iroko wood; the moulded polyethylene shade casts a warm glow. Price: 55" H, from US$1,704.
10. For Outdoor Lighting: Lantern
The size of a hockey puck when compressed, the Wind-Up Accordion Lantern pops open to 4½" tall and has two brightness settings. Recharge it via a USB cable or by turning the attached hand crank. Price: US$28.
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