Move over Pampers and Hugs because there's a new sheriff in town. Yep. No longer are diapers just for babies and for.... well, you get the drift. Your trees, shrubs and plants now want a diaper of their own please. I won't insult your intelligence describing how traditional diapers work, but imagine translating this same technology to your plants...retaining water for slow release back to the plant roots. Best of all? These mats and diapers are not just for outdoor use but should also be used on all your indoor pots and planters. Just imagine not having to water them every few days. So if you're a tad negligent on watering, you'll jump at the chance to do even less of it. All the while you'll save water, save plants, save the planet, and cut down on weeds with this slow release irrigation system. So it is with much enthusiasm that I am introducing you today to TreeDiaper and GardenMat, a completely innovative product for the water savvy gardener who wants it all. Let me explain how it works so you'll be able to win this $137 prize package from Tree Diaper. To enter, Like Raise Your Garden on Facebook and share this post. For a second entry sign up for our newsletter. Let us know in the comment section if you did one or both! Canadians are welcome to enter!
I. How Tree Diapers & GardenMats work
1.) TreeDiaper absorbs rain water or irrigation water
2.) TreeDiaper pellets absorbs and hold water for an extended time
3.) Water is slowly released to soil and plant roots
2.) TreeDiaper pellets absorbs and hold water for an extended time
3.) Water is slowly released to soil and plant roots
II. What are TreeDiapers & GardenMats for?
This product is unique because it nourishes your trees and shrubs but also works just as well on your flowers, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, and herbs.
III. What are TreeDiapers like?
To me, they feel like flat tarp bags with tiny white pellets inside that retain the water for the slow release irrigation system. Coming in all sorts of shapes and sizes helps you customize how and where you will use them. They are for both indoor and outdoor plants!
A few questions I had for Zynnovation...
Can I use my GardenMats/Diaper’s year-round by using them outdoors during the summer months and then bring them inside for the rest of the year?
- You can use it either way, especially if you have a greenhouse or indoor garden. Perfect for indoor pots and containers.
Are they reusable? Can I use the mat in one raised bed this year and another the following year? How many years can I expect to get out of a TreeDiaper/GardenMat?
- They can be reused for many years for different garden areas and moved around. We do not know how many years yet. The longest field test was 3 years. They are still in good shape and those have been moved to news trees planted this year---also answered another question below. look at this report about the earliest field test.
- This field test did use mulch to cover the TreeDiaper. So it definitely slowed the degradation.
Do they break down similar to the way black sheeting/landscape fabric breaks down in the garden? Do the pellets leak out into the garden?
- Yes, given enough time, they will break down. The pellets are agriculture grade SAP. Just leave them in the soil. They are benign.
Once the TreeDiaper fills up with water, does it stay that way? If you pulled it from the garden would it become completely emptied of water?
- The water release rate is super slow. Our controlled environment test showed that it completely depletes in 40 days. I used one on a office plant and it took two months to dry down.
How much water does each of your products hold? How long can I expect them to retain this water?
- Their design capacity can be found on our website. The outdoor water retention time is affected by rain, humidity, as well as many other weather conditions. We have a garden without watering for almost 2 yrs (last time we use a hose was July 2014). The TreeDiaper mats were never watered since they were installed, even during the summer 2014 drought. We have roughly 3-4 in of rain each month.
- For indoor plants, I have one without watering for 2 months. Then again, the room temperature, humidity level, air flow and plants' transpiration rate all count.
Should the TreeDiapers be stored indoors for the winter? Our winters are brutal here. What would happen if you left them out?
- No problem by leaving out. When it becomes ice, it does not care how brutal the winter is. It does offer one layer of insulation for your plants. We have seen grapes bud earlier in spring and lose leaves later in fall.
Do the GardenMats/TreeDiaper’s need to be buried for outdoor or indoor use? Must I use mulch for all types?
No. We mulch most of our mats. But we do leave some exposed for picture purposes. They should last at least 3 years uncovered. If covered with mulch, they should last longer.
5 Things I love about this product....
1.) There is nothing else like this on the market. Nothing. Brand-spanking new, you will love this innovative technology that does it all!
2.) It is fabulous how it retains rain water and slowly releases it to the plant roots. After all, rain water is the best water for your plants ~ they love it!
3.) Our GardenMat in particular cuts down on weeds in our raised beds as it functions as groundcover. Wow. It's great at smothering weeds!
4.) Indoor and outdoor use. Yay!
5.) It can be left out all winter so storage is not an issue. Appreciate how it insulates the plants too!
2.) It is fabulous how it retains rain water and slowly releases it to the plant roots. After all, rain water is the best water for your plants ~ they love it!
3.) Our GardenMat in particular cuts down on weeds in our raised beds as it functions as groundcover. Wow. It's great at smothering weeds!
4.) Indoor and outdoor use. Yay!
5.) It can be left out all winter so storage is not an issue. Appreciate how it insulates the plants too!
~The Prize~
One winner will recieve the below items at a $137 value!
One winner will recieve the below items at a $137 value!
- 18"x72" GardenMat, with 6 precut holes for flowers and vegetables
20" TreeDiaper, can be used for large containers or ground plants
16" TreeDiaper, can be used for large containers or ground plants
12" TreeDiaper-twin-pack, for small container plants (indoor or outdoor)
10" TreeDiaper-twin-pack, for small container plants (indoor or outdoor) - To enter, LIKE Raise Your Garden on Facebook and share. For a second entry sign up for our newsletter. For additional entries see below.
- Let us know in the comment section what you've done!!
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