IoT Based Garden Managing System with Wireless Control Using ESP-8266 Controller

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is changing agricultural practices and human life. The main goal of this study was to develop and do statistical testing of an IoT-based module for home gardening for the main purpose of increasing the production. It was hypothesized that digital devices may be interconnected to automate real-life systems in agriculture.  This research further, found out the answer to fix the issue of lack of expertise for maintaining homegrown gardens in urban areas by developing a project-based on IoT approach for smart garden monitoring system. An ESP-8266 microcontroller was modified /extended and test statistics such as temperature, moisture, humidity, intensity of light, plants growth, and levels in gardens.  Through its Android software, the ESP-8266 microcontroller provided data analysis to verify real-time updates and display environmental profiles. This system helps users optimize gardening practices, promoting plant growth, and achieve 65% reduction of water usage and 45% increases in plant growth.  Using this IoT-Base project, the home gardeners of urban areas tackle with the challenges of maintaining gardens, eliminating the need for external gardening services.  It is recommended to implement this IoT-based project in urban and rural areas.