Underhill 14-1/2" Tree Watering Stakes (A-DD14)

The Underhill 14-1/2" Tree Watering Stakes (A-DD14) offer a highly effective solution for providing targeted water and nutrients directly to the root zone of your trees, shrubs, and other plants with shallow roots. This innovative watering tool is designed to maximize water efficiency by delivering 100% of the water deep into the ground, eliminating surface evaporation, runoff, and erosion. By encouraging deeper root growth, these stakes help your plants become more resilient and better able to withstand environmental stresses, contributing to overall healthier and more vibrant landscaping. The stakes are particularly beneficial for juvenile or shallow-rooted trees, rose bushes, ornamental trees, potted plants, and vines, ensuring they receive the hydration and sustenance they need for optimal growth and vitality.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Efficient Deep Root Watering: Directs water, oxygen, and fertilizer precisely to the plant's root system, ensuring maximum absorption and minimal waste.
• Water Conservation: Significantly reduces water loss due to surface evaporation and runoff, potentially saving up to 50% of outdoor water use.
• Promotes Healthy Root Growth: Encourages roots to grow deeper, leading to stronger, more stable, and more resilient plants.
• Nutrient Delivery: Allows for direct application of liquid fertilizers into the shaft, ensuring nutrients reach the active root zone effectively.
• Soil Aeration: Helps to aerate the soil around the roots, improving oxygen availability for healthier root development.
• Versatile Compatibility: Works seamlessly with garden hoses, flood irrigation, or can be integrated into existing automatic landscape drip systems (accommodates 1/4" drip line).
• Durable Construction: Made from robust, recyclable ABS plastic with a UV-protected cap, ensuring longevity and reliable performance even in challenging outdoor conditions.
• Internal Filtration System: Features an integrated mesh filter within the stake to prevent dirt, rocks, and debris from clogging the device, ensuring continuous water flow.
• Easy Installation: Designed for straightforward installation by hammering into the ground, with a specially engineered cap that resists breaking or cracking.
• Reduces Weed Growth: By delivering water underground, it limits moisture availability for surface weeds, helping to reduce their growth.
• Suitable for Various Plants: Ideal for new, established, and struggling plants, including juvenile trees, shrubs, vines, and potted plants.
• Made in the U.S.A.: Ensures a product manufactured to high quality standards.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Length: 14-1/2 inches
• Material: ABS plastic, PVC
• Included in purchase: Single Underhill 14-1/2" Tree Watering Stake (A-DD14)

HOW TO USE:

1. Select Placement: For most effective watering, place 2–3 stakes around the base of the plant. For new plants, position the stakes outside the original root ball to encourage outward root growth. For established plants, place stakes close to the plant's base but avoid direct contact with the main root ball.
2. Prepare for Installation: If your soil is extremely hard or rocky, consider using an auger to drill a pilot hole before inserting the stake.
3. Install the Stake: Using a rubber mallet or a 3–5 lb. sledgehammer, carefully pound the top cap of the stake into the ground until only the cap is visible or the stake is fully submerged. Ensure you are aware of any underground utilities before driving the stake.
4. Connect Water Source (Choose one):
   • Manual Watering (Garden Hose/Berm): Slowly allow water from a garden hose to flow down into the stake opening, or use a watering can. If using a tree berm, construct it around the plant to help contain water.
   • Automatic Drip System: Insert a standard 1/4" drip line into the custom slot in the cap of the stake. The cap is designed to securely lock the drip line in place.
   • Flood Irrigation: The stakes will also work effectively with flood irrigation methods by allowing water to enter the internal chamber and flow to the roots.
5. Add Fertilizer (Optional): If desired, pour liquid or water-soluble granular fertilizer into the shaft of the stake to deliver nutrients directly to the root zone.
6. Repositioning: If you need to remove or reposition the stake, insert a screwdriver or a rod into the two holes near the top of the stake for leverage and pull it out.

BENEFITS OF USING UNDERHILL 14-1/2" TREE WATERING STAKES (A-DD14):

• Significantly reduces your outdoor water consumption by preventing runoff and evaporation.
• Promotes exceptionally strong and deep root systems for long-term plant health and stability.
• Delivers essential nutrients and oxygen directly where plants need them most for optimal growth.
• Simplifies watering routines by directing water efficiently to the root zone, saving time.
• Helps cultivate a healthier garden environment by reducing surface moisture that can encourage weed growth.
• Contributes to the resilience of your plants, making them better equipped to handle drought conditions.
• Provides a reliable watering solution for a wide range of plant types, from young saplings to mature shrubs.

FEATURES:

• Tapered, pointed tip designed for easy insertion into various soil types.
• Custom-slotted top cap securely grips a 1/4" drip line, preventing displacement.
• Constructed from high-grade ABS plastic with inherent UV resistance in the cap.
• Multiple internal apertures along the lower half for controlled water dispersion.
• Integrated mesh screen within the shaft prevents soil and debris from clogging the water flow.
• Two upper perforations on the stake facilitate removal and repositioning with a simple tool.
• Brown coloration blends discreetly with garden landscapes.
• Engineered to withstand direct hammering during installation without fracturing.