The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for generating and optimizing irrigation 5 protocols. The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for optimizing water usage in growing plants for yard and crops. The disclosure also extends to methods, systems and computer program products for providing automated irrigation. WEBPARD1) N ACCOUNT PAIRED 1640a 1640b 1640c ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 1