How does it protect against over watering? I read the description on how it absorbs water better, but wouldn't that make over watering more frequent?
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The potting mix is formulated to absorb and release water as your container plant needs it. The soil will provide moisture to the plant, even when it is not watered as regularly as it might be.
1827266
Not sure it can prevent 100 percent from over watering. What I have found is for my office plants it has helped the plants survive due to irregular watering. For my outdoor potted plants at home it REALLY helps them make it through the day/week if I don't get to them on time.
1827267
I would somewhat agree. The water holding qualities of the product, help the roots have what they need when they need it. Not sure how it works, but it makes a significant difference.
401075
You mean it totally cover/block openings like sealing from water? No, it does not. It just protect them from drop.
1548560
I don't overdo it. I just sprinkle it around the palm, then give it a good watering.
257032
I was also considering this product for keeping rain out but if it doesn't do that I won't bother... Anybody had any experience with rain? Is it actually waterproof?
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It prevents rain from getting you wet. Alas, it does not prevent the rain from occurring. It is completely waterproof.
971443
Depends on frequency and duration of the watering cycle you choose. If you use a larger bucket of water, it will prolong the available water for watering. Being indoors you don't have the higher evaporation rate to contend with. I have never been away that long from my plants, so I really can't say Yes or No to your question.
1922158
I do not use a moisture sensor so I am not sure about comparability. It is constantly hooked up to your local weather station so we have not had any issues with over watering.
1648305
Yes to both of your questions! It also has a feature called cycle and soak, which will divide your total run time up into smaller cycles, giving the soil time to absorb. A great feature for getting the most watering out of your water restriction days. Since you are only running two or three days a week, you'll just set your run times higher then you would if you were running every day. That way when the software adjusts down for weather, it's not decreasing your watering too much. We love ours so much!
1873641
You'll probably have to water it once a week. I had mine out on my deck that was covered in SC. I had to water it every few days.
823569
I don't know. We keep it covered for convenience. I think I read somewhere what to do if it gets wet, but nowhere about it drying out.
562009
Paula, yes it does the job. I have not had any problems with it getting wet when it rains. However, it does not cover the entire unit down to ground. The cover stops just above the legs. I hope that helps you.
1189125
It will help extend time between waterings but not by much. My experience is that this product can extend the time between waterings 1 or 2 days for thirsty plants. Probably not the extra time you are looking for unless you take short vacations.
856697
While really a question for Natural Industries my experience with the product would indicate that it needs to be absorbed into the soil and root area to work well. That given some rain after application might be a positive thing. I use on flowers and vegetables via foliar spray and as a soil drench. Excessive rain may be a problem - balance for me is the answer.
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regret I do not truly know the answer...recently used this product and is growing quite well on our lawn.....improving the looks of the lawn..... Keep in mind we have had a drought here...so lots of watering necessary...for the low cost of this product I would say it is worth a try.
625791
If you get a heavy rain it will kill low areas where the water pools. It really works well with all vegetation but two light applications maybe better than one heavy app if landscaping is an issue
1281079
For most plants it will hold enough water for a week. Maybe in the hottest part of the summer you might want to check after 5 days.Depends a lot on type of plant. Snake plants will last a week with some left over but vine type will drink faster. Personally, I can't live without them.I don't have to worry,no over watering or under.They do it themselves.Hope this helps.
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I don't know about preventing water. I have found that it works well on blocking drafts.