Water outdoor plants when not at home

by joel

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Flower pot with petunias.
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Flower pot with petunias.


Garden hose with short splice of soaker hose placed over flower pot.
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Garden hose with short splice of soaker hose placed over flower pot.



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Flower pot with petunias.
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Garden hose with short splice of soaker hose placed over flower pot.
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Garden hose connected to a battery operated timer.
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Another example of garden hose with soaker hose splice.
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Hoses can be fixed in place using plastic tie downs.
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Multiple garden hoses can be used for a long run.
Description

Plants need water daily.  When you are away from home for extended periods of time, soaker hose pieces interspersed between garden hose connected to a timer can be programmed to deliver water where and when you choose.

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aprice88 05/27/2009

Hi - great idea. Where did you find soaker hoses connected to real hoses?


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