Irrigation for Flower Beds

WaterMate ensures that your flower beds are consistently hydrated with precise watering. Its sensor and timer functions maintain balanced soil conditions, supporting strong roots and continuous growth across the season.

Why Smart Irrigation is Beneficial for Flower Beds

Consistent watering is the key to healthy flower beds. However, in changing weather conditions or during busy weeks, soil can quickly shift from dry to waterlogged, leaving roots under stress and blooms struggling to last.

Harvst’s WaterMate helps restore that balance by sensing moisture levels and watering only when it’s needed. It keeps the soil stable through warm days and cooler spells, giving your plants a steady rhythm of care without daily supervision.

  • Up to 80% Less Water Used

  • Targeted Watering = Zero Waste

  • Reduces Runoff and Overwatering

How WaterMate Works for Flowers

WaterMate is a flower bed watering system that protects your blooms in every season, no matter the weather or your schedule. It keeps beds and borders evenly watered, using temperature and humidity sensors to deliver just the right amount of water at the right time.

Designed for flexibility, our WaterMate works perfectly with a range of flower growing environments and connects easily to either a tap or a water tank.

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Challenges That Automatic Watering Solves

Heat Stress: Adjusts watering during hot or dry spells to prevent under- or overwatering

Soil Moisture Balance: Maintains consistent moisture levels for healthier blooms and stronger roots

Fungal Growth: WaterMate optimises water flow to avoid mildew or rot on damp soil

Manual Watering: Keeps your garden beds hydrated automatically, even when you’re away.

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The Benefits of Automated Watering for Flower Beds

Switching to a smart watering system removes the stress of watering your flowers. Here are some key benefits of WaterMate that keep your flowers blooming:

  • Timed or sensor-controlled watering for precise results
  • Option to set up multiple zones to manage different flower beds 
  • Waters the roots directly
  • Compatible with rainwater tanks for eco-friendly watering options
  • Peace of mind knowing your flowers are cared for

How Smart Irrigation Improves Flower Growth

Flower beds need steady watering to stay healthy and full of colour. That can be difficult due to irregular moisture, which often weakens stems and shortens the lifespan of blooms, especially in changing seasons. Uneven watering can also strain roots and reduce the soil’s ability to hold nutrients over time.

By adjusting automatically to shifts in temperature and humidity, WaterMate creates a stable environment for flowers to flourish in. The result is healthier plants and brighter colours.

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What Sets Our Watermate Range Apart?

  • Automated sensor-based irrigation system

  • Genuinely ‘smart’, responding to live conditions

  • Works off-grid - no mains power required

  • The only ‘everything you need in one box’ complete kit

  • Responds to temperature changes, adjusting watering frequency on hot or cool days

  • Uses industry-standard irrigation fittings

  • Most customisable and powerful (WaterMate Pro), irrigation system available 

  • The only system designed and Made in Britain
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Off-Grid and Solar Power Use for Flower Beds

WaterMate’s solar-powered setup keeps your decorative and front beds hydrated using stored energy. The system’s solar panel, controller, and battery combine to deliver reliable irrigation across off-grid areas.

WaterMate’s solar setup ensures your irrigation schedule runs like clockwork, even when you’re completely off-grid. A compact 10W solar panel charges an onboard battery, giving the controller enough power to water for 10 minutes / day during an averagely sunny day in the UK, which equates to 120 litres. Additional solar panels can be added for shady locations, or connected to mains power where available.

Benefits of a Solar-Powered Irrigation System:

  • Fully wireless setup for simple installation
  • Multi-day battery capacity for dependable watering
  • Ideal for isolated or decorative beds away from mains supply

Which Growers Use WaterMate?

From casual growers to dedicated garden enthusiasts, WaterMate supports anyone who wants reliable flower care without excessive daily effort. The system adapts to different layouts and gardener experience levels, making it a trusted choice across all types of gardens.

Ornament bed lovers

Keep flowers vibrant by delivering even moisture in every season.

Wildlife and pollinator gardeners

Sustain nectar-rich plants that attract bees and butterflies, ensuring consistent flowering throughout the season.

Cut-flower and display growers

Benefit from steady hydration that supports taller stems and longer-lasting blooms.

Florists

Enjoy reliable watering that removes the uncertainty of manual watering, keeping every plant well-supported and ready for arrangement.

WaterMate Models & Kit Options For All Flower Beds

Every garden layout has its own watering requirements, and there’s a WaterMate kit designed to match all of them. Each system includes all components needed for automatic watering, with simple installation and room for flexibility. You can also DIY your own set up, or add on extra zones, too. 

  • WaterMate Mini

    Dual zone | Up to 6 m²

    A compact option for smaller spaces, such as front garden beds or single borders. The Mini version delivers steady watering across dual planting areas and supports up to 40 drippers or 12 sprayers for precise moisture control.

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  • WaterMate Pro

    Expandable Multi-Zone | Up to 6 zones

    Built for larger or multi-zone flower beds. The Pro model supports up to 120 drippers or 40 sprayers (20m2 per zone) and features a pump rated to 35 psi, ideal for larger beds or multi-zone layouts.

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Product specifications and features are subject to ongoing improvement. For the latest details, please see individual product listings.

FAQs

Will it water petunias and roses the same?

No, as both of them have different watering needs. WaterMate’s watering patterns can be adjusted based on your flowers’ needs, allowing you to give both shallow and deep-rooted flowers the right amount of care.

Does it work with water butts?

Yes, you can connect WaterMate directly to a water butt, garden hose, or tank. It’ll be compatible with any of these water sources.

How long does installation take?

Not long at all. Each watering kit includes clear, step-by-step instructions, all tools required and most users have their system up and running in a morning or afternoon. The pipework is flexible and a top tip is to put the ends into hot water for easy connection to various fittings.

Do I need a timer?

We recommend using WaterMate’s automated timer to ensure that your allotment receives the right amount of watering at the ideal time for improved yields.

Does it need WiFi?

WaterMate runs automatically using sensors and timers, so it doesn’t rely on WiFi to function. However, we recommend connecting it to WiFi if possible, as that allows you to remotely control watering schedules.

What’s the best time of the day to water flower beds?

Early morning watering, ideally before 9 AM, helps flowers absorb moisture efficiently. WaterMate manages this automatically, reducing midday evaporation and mildew risk.

Can it handle winters?

Yes, WaterMate is designed to handle challenging weather conditions, so it can be used even in winter. Just ensure that the control unit is kept under cover. Before frost, flush the pipes and store the controller indoors for protection.

Automate Your Flower Watering with WaterMate

Give your flowers the care they deserve with WaterMate, the smart flower bed watering system. All smart irrigation kits at Harvst are built for consistent watering and effortless setup, helping you save time while keeping your plants strong through every season.

Join countless gardeners who rely on Harvst’s smart irrigation systems for flowers to reduce water waste and make daily flower care simpler.

Order your WaterMate today and find the perfect flower bed watering kit for your garden!