CHAPTER I

PROJECT OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

Watering the plant is the most important cultural practice and one of the labor-intensive tasks in
daily greenhouse operation. Watering systems ease the burden of getting water to plants when
they need it. Knowing when and how much to water is two important aspects of the watering
process. To make the gardener work easily, an automated plant watering system is created.

This type of system is often used for general plant care, as part of caring for small and large
gardens. Normally, the plants need to be watered twice daily, morning and evening. People enjoy
plants, their benefits and the feeling related to nurturing them. However, for most people it
becomes challenging to keep them healthy and alive. To accommodate this challenge, we have
developed a prototype, which makes a plant more self-sufficient, watering itself from a large
water tank and providing itself with artificial sunlight.

The pro-to type reports status of its current conditions and reminds the user to refill the water
tank. The system automation is designed to be assistive to the user. We hope that through this
prototype people will enjoy having plants without the challenges related to absence or
forgetfulness.
OBJECTIVES

This study aims to fulfill the corresponding goals and objectives stated below:

Main objective

● The main objective of this project was to design, construct and test an automated plant
watering system.

General objectives

● As there is no un-planned usage of water, a lot of water is saved from being wasted.

● Reduce the number of workforces in the garden/ farm.

● Saving time is one of the major purposes of this project and to save the plant being rotten
because of water.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

In daily operations related to farming or gardening watering is the most important

practice and the most labor-intensive task. No matter whichever weather it is, either too hot and
dry or too cloudy and wet, you want to be able to control the amount of water that reaches your
plants. Modern watering systems could be effectively used to water plants when they need it. But
this manual process of watering requires two important aspects to be considered: when and how
much to water.

To replace manual activities and make gardener’s work easier, we have created an
automated plant watering system. By adding automated plant watering systems to the garden or
agricultural field, you will help all the plants reach their fullest potential as well as conserving
water. An important aspect of this project is that: “when and how much to water”. To reduce
manual activities for the human to watering plant, an idea of plant watering system is adopted.
The method employed is to monitor the soil moisture level continuously and to decide whether
watering is needed or not, and how much water is needed in plant’s soil.

So, it will be effective to use an idea of automatic plant watering system which waters
plants when they need it. No matter whichever weather it is, either too hot and cold or too dry
and wet it is very crucial to control the amount of water reaches to the plants.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This project study aims to make an automated plant watering system for all the plant
lovers.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

1. Can this project beneficial to people in their everyday lives?

2. How effective is the used of this automated plant watering system?

3. What are the problems encountered on making this project?

4. What is the possible solution to the problem/s encountered?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The result of the project study is expected to make worthwhile contributions to the
following:

Gardeners. The increase in the population of people having plants in their houses will also result
in a higher responsibility to manage the survival of their plants. The proponents believe that the
plants need to be watered twice daily, morning and evening. People enjoy plants, their benefits
and the feeling related to nurturing them. However, for most people it becomes challenging to
keep them healthy and alive. To accommodate this challenge, we have developed a prototype,
which makes a plant more self-sufficient, watering itself from a large water tank and providing
itself with artificial sunlight.

Community. The best part about automatic watering systems is that human intervention is
significantly reduced, that helps in reduction of labor cause and the same resource can be spent
on other aspects of farming. Water conservation, elimination of improper irrigation, easy
fertigation, reduction in labor cause, and efficient watering of plants are some of the benefits of
automatic watering system.

Future Researchers. In future some parts of the project can be updated of upgraded to meet the
users’ requirements and satisfaction.
DEFINITION OF TERMS

The terms used in this study are lexical type of definition of terms in order the reader
should understand.

Automatic. Working by itself with little or no direct human control. Occurring spontaneously,
without conscious thought of intention.

Gardener. A person who tends and cultivates a garden as a pastime or for a living.

System. A set of things working together as parts of mechanism or an interconnecting network.

Watering system. A system of supplying (land) with water by means of artificial canals, ditches,
etc., especially to promote the growth of the food crop.

Relay. An electrical device, typically incorporating an electromagnetic device, which is activated

by a current or signal in one circuit to open or close another circuit.

Soil moisture sensor. Is a sensor connected to an irrigation system controller that measures soil
moisture content in the active root zone before each schedule irrigation event and bypasses the
cycle if soil moisture is above a user- defined set point.
MARKETING FEASIBILITY

MARKET DESCRIPTION

The “AUTOMATED PLANT WATERING SYSTEM” is a project that speaks of its name
(automatic); it is easily to carry or moved from places to another places. It is very convenient to
install and use because of its characteristics like light in weight. It is environmentally friendly
because no pollution has been
created in using this rather it is a big help to the environment.

MARKETING STRATEGIES

Nowadays, most of us has a social media account like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
channel. Hence, by means of these social media’s we can easily introduce and promote the
“AUTOMATED PLANT WATERING SYSTEM”, which it can be easily patronized by are
fellow countrymen.

COST ESTIMATES
 Table below shows the overall total expenses in constructing this project.
Name of Materials Cost
1. Water Pump 100
2. Soil Sensor 330
3. Plant Decoration 300
4. Glue Stick 64
5. Popsicle Stick 96
6. Spray Paint 100
7. Voltage Regulator 200
8. Relay 50
9. Battery 498
10. Water Container 170
TOTAL 1899