Introduction

Plants are the primary producers and all other living organisms on this planet depend on plants.

And as everyone knows, plants are beneficial to all human being in numerous ways. Initially, it

produces oxygen, that we, along with all other air-requiring life, need to survive. It also provides

us variety of things to fulfil our daily needs. Such as, food to eat, medicines, and it aids in

maintaining the environment healthy atmosphere through natural air purification, reason why

people loves to plant in their backyards.

Since technology is a part of our everyday lives and has continued to grow and evolve, one

example of how it has advanced is the development of automatic plant watering systems, which

make it easier to grow and produce more high-quality garden plants. Given that they can identify

when a plant needs water, these systems may be helpful.

Automatic plant watering systems can only be built by assembling the necessary equipment,

which includes a sensor on the ground that detects when the plant needs to be watered, a pipe
and machine that pumps enough water for the plant, and a screen that displays the time when the

plant will be watered as well as the temperature of the weather, which is also used to determine

how frequently the system can water the plants. This not only promotes healthier plant growth

but also conserves water, making it a valuable tool in combating climate change and water

scarcity.

The goal of this study is to create an automated watering system that conserves water by using

sensors to deliver appropriate irrigation based on plant requirements. This system performs an

important task in the garden: it saves users time by eliminating the need to manually water the

plants. This system takes good care of the plants planted.

Furthermore, this system can be one of the effective ways to expand and develop agricultural

productions and be one of the systems that can be used because of the importance it makes to

facilitate plant watering and to protect plants that are planted because it knows when the plant

that is planted will require water.

This study aims to give an idea to future researchers and to deteremine the effectiveness and

efficiency of the automatic plant watering innovation and most importantly, for people in

watering their plants automatically. The first step is collecting information from the plant

watering system with special attention to significant factors like the capacitive measurement of

water content within the plants and overall efficiency of the automatic watering system. This

information provides scope for assessing the ability of the system to maintain optimum moisture

levels for the plants. The process phase involves data collection and analysis in a systematic

manner. It involves coordination of the data gathering process, assurance of accurate

measurements, and the test of operational efficiency of the automated watering system. The

researcher systematically collects data about the responsiveness of the system to changing water

requirements of the plants and organizes this data for further analysis.

Finally, the output stage involves an evaluation of the benefits from the crop irrigation system to

the farm. The assessment involves how the system can help the farmer defeat the problems of

manual crop watering hence to reap more yie lds and improved agriculture by better means. This

stage is quite relevant for inputs into future improvements, and the model comes in handy for

any researcher interested in developing agricultural technology.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

*Data from plant *Data Gathering *Automatic

watering system Plant Watering

System
*Capacitive on the Mechanism

basic water content of

plant

Statement of the problem

Consistent plant care is challenging, especially in urban settings where many plants require

individualized watering schedules. Manual watering can be inconsistent, resulting in over- or

routine and adequate water distribution, enhancing plant health and saving time.

Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

1 . What is the overall impact of an automatic watering system on plant health, growth and water

efficiency compared to manual watering methods?

2 . How can an automatic plant watering system be designed to optimize water usage, prevent

over-watering and under-watering in plants with varying water requirements?

3 . How can automatic plant watering system be integrated with other precision agriculture

technologies to improve agricultural sustainability?

Hypothesis

There is no significant difference in plant growth, health, or water efficiency between plants

watered using automatic watering systems and those watered using traditional manual methods.

Research Methodology

The study is mostly applied-experimental in nature, with the goal of evaluating the

effectiveness of an automatic plant watering system. The study is intended to compare the
 system's efficacy in monitoring soil moisture levels and delivering water accordingly to

traditional watering methods. The study aims to better understand how the system influences

plant growth, water consumption, and soil moisture retention by adjusting variables such as

watering frequency and amount.

Research Design

The researchers used an applied-experimental research design to develop a automatic watering

system and test its effectiveness. This device was designed to help the researchers evaluate the

moisture of the plants. The experimental design would be important in obtaining accurate results

for answering the research questions and developing sturdy conclusions and recommendation

for future researchers interested in the similar topic. This design allows you to change variables

like watering frequency and volume, comparing plant growth, water usage, and soil moisture

levels between groups that use the automatic system and traditional watering techniques.

Controlling other parameters allows you to isolate the system's effects and provide evidence-

based insights into its efficiency, reliability, and potential for improved plant care and water

saving, eventually driving the development and refining of the innovation.

Research Participants
Participants of this research involved 5-10 farmers and 5-10 plant enthusiasts in San Luis,

Pampanga. The participants are selected based on their experience, involvement in agricultural

practices and non-professional perspectives. A diverse representation of knowledge and

experience was ensured through sampling, ethical approval and informed consent. Participants

criteria is such as below ;

a. People in San Luis, Pampanga who loves to plant.

b. Individuals who has a prior knowledge about plant health.

Teachers who manage gardens, plants, and crops at school are also considered participants in this

study, as it aims to address the challenges of providing consistent and ideal care for plants. Their

experiences are important for understanding and overcoming obstacles in plant care within an

educational setting.

Reasearch Instrument

This study used two instrument for this research. The questionnaires and google form that are

used to survey the people who has a prior knowledge about plant health to gather information

about crop growers' irrigation practices and challenges. The questions focus on the frequency of

overwatering or underwatering, current watering methods, and irrigation. This also investigate
the types of crops commonly grown and the potential impact of an innovative irrigation solution.

This data will be used to assess the need for improvements and how new technologies can help

farmers better manage their watering needs. The questionnaire was developed based on the

study's objectives. The questionnaire consisted of five (5) items.

Research Procedure

To start conducting the research, the researcher has to start with getting permission from the

authorities bodies, which are usually the research teacher and the principal of the learning

institution. The researcher would inform the participants that in this case are the farmers, plant

enthusiasts, and teachers of the subject of research, which is on the functionality and

effectiveness of an automatic system in irrigating plants. All the interviewees will be informed

of the aims, demands, and value of the study so that they may understand their rights as part of

the study

The participants will be selected based on the established criteria: farmers with experience in

agricultural practices, plant enthusiasts with knowledge of plant health, and teachers who

manage school gardens. A group of 10-15 participants will be chosen for the study. The

researcher will then gather the participants in a designated area where the automatic plant
watering system will be demonstrated and tested. The environment should be safe and suitable

for testing, with enough space for the system to operate and interact with the plants.

The researcher will start by explaining to the participants the working of the automatic plant

watering system. The explanation will include all these important features of the system,

moisture sensors, automated water delivery mechanisms, and timers that regulate the frequency

and volume of watering. After that, the participants will watch for themselves how it can detect

soil moisture levels and waters the plants accordingly so that they would understand the system's

capabilities as well as the

limitations.

The researcher will conduct a questionnaire throughout the period of observation. This will

target gathering information about the participants' perception of how effective the system is for

them. The research will involve both quantitative and qualitative inquiries, focusing on aspects

like the system's reliability in watering the plants, user-friendliness, and avenues of

improvement. The questions will be answered using multiple-choice and open-ended methods to

allow participants to provide precise feedback and enhance ideas.

responses and analyze the information gathered. It will be through quantitative analysis-the

mean scores describing the effectiveness of the plant watering systemand qualitative analysis to

know common themes or even propositions for improvement in the system. Data analysis will

help in proving strength and weakness of the scientific principle used in the automatic plant

watering system and make conclusions that potential competitions from this to faulty poor plant

care mechanisms.

Finally, the researcher will summarize the findings into a comprehensive report that captures the

results, analyzes the implications from the study, and gives recommendations on future

developments and applications of the automatic plant watering system. The report is expected to

guide future improvements and lay down emphasis on how the system is likely to take a stake in

plant care, especially in such spaces as educational institutions, agricultural enterprises, or

residential gardens.