<![CDATA[This Community Service (PKM) activity from Pamulang University focused on installing and training an automatic watering system for a family medicinal plant garden in Lengkong Gudang Timur Village. The herbal garden has strategic potential as a source of traditional medicinal ingredients for residents. However, its management is often hampered by inconsistent watering due to limited time, energy, and weather variability. To address this issue, the team designed an affordable, easy-to-maintain solution by integrating a timer relay set to operate on a specific schedule, allowing the flow and frequency of watering to be controlled consistently without relying on watering staff. The implementation method included: (1) design and installation of the device, (2) community training on operation, routine maintenance, and simple troubleshooting, and (3) field evaluation of the system’s performance under real-world operational conditions. The evaluation results showed that the system maintained soil moisture within the recommended range for medicinal plant growth, promoted better vegetative growth, and reduced water consumption by approximately 25% compared to manual methods, without any indication of water stress in the plants. The observed non-technical impact was the community’s ability to adjust the watering schedule according to the season and the specific needs of the plants. Overall, the implementation of this system not only improves the maintenance efficiency and sustainability of herbal gardens but also has the potential to be replicated in yards, farmer groups, and other communal facilities with minimal adjustments. Strengthening the program through regular mentoring and the integration of automatic soil moisture or rainfall sensors is expected to optimise water use further and support the well-being of the community in Lengkong Gudang Timur through more modern, resource-efficient, and sustainable agricultural practices.Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Universitas Pamulang ini berfokus pada pemasangan dan pelatihan sistem penyiraman otomatis untuk taman tanaman obat keluarga di Kelurahan Lengkong Gudang Timur. Taman herbal tersebut memiliki potensi strategis sebagai sumber bahan obat tradisional bagi warga sekitar, namun pengelolaannya kerap terkendala tidak konsistennya penyiraman akibat keterbatasan waktu, tenaga, dan variabilitas cuaca. Untuk menjawab persoalan tersebut, tim merancang solusi berbiaya terjangkau dan mudah dirawat dengan mengintegrasikan relay timer yang diatur beroperasi pada jadwal tertentu sehingga debit dan frekuensi penyiraman dapat dikendalikan secara konsisten tanpa ketergantungan pada petugas penyiraman. Metode pelaksanaan mencakup: (1) perancangan dan instalasi perangkat, (2) pelatihan masyarakat mengenai pengoperasian, perawatan rutin, serta penelusuran gangguan sederhana, dan (3) evaluasi lapangan terhadap kinerja sistem pada kondisi operasional nyata. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa sistem mampu mempertahankan kelembapan tanah dalam rentang yang dianjurkan untuk pertumbuhan tanaman obat, mendorong pertumbuhan vegetatif lebih baik, serta menurunkan konsumsi air hingga sekitar 25% dibanding metode manual, tanpa indikasi stres air pada tanaman. Dampak nonteknis yang teramati adalah kemampuan masyarakat menyesuaikan jadwal penyiraman sesuai musim dan kebutuhan spesifik tanaman. Secara keseluruhan, penerapan sistem ini tidak hanya meningkatkan efisiensi pemeliharaan dan keberlanjutan taman herbal, tetapi juga berpotensi direplikasi pada lahan pekarangan, kelompok tani, maupun fasilitas komunal lain dengan penyesuaian minimal. Penguatan program melalui pendampingan berkala dan peluang integrasi sensor kelembapan tanah atau hujan otomatis diharapkan semakin mengoptimalkan penggunaan air serta menunjang kesejahteraan masyarakat di Lengkong Gudang Timur melalui praktik pertanian yang lebih modern, hemat sumber daya, dan berkelanjutan.]]>
