A plant growing system is provided comprising a trough and at least one pot. The trough holds water and at least one opening is provided on an upper portion of the trough. The pot is configured to hold plant media and at least one plant and to be placed so that the trough is received at least partially within a channel. A wicking system is provided in the pot that extends into the opening and transports liquid from the trough to the interior of the pot thereby providing water and nutrients to the plant. A plurality of pots may be placed along the length of the trough to simultaneously water a purity of plants. A float switch may be provided for automatically adding water to the trough when the water level drops below a predetermined level.

A plant growing system is provided comprising a trough and at least one pot. The trough holds water and at least one opening is provided on an upper portion of the trough. The pot is configured to hold plant media and at least one plant and to be placed so that the trough is received at least partially within a channel. A wicking system is provided in the pot that extends into the opening and transports liquid from the trough to the interior of the pot thereby providing water and nutrients to the plant. A plurality of pots may be placed along the length of the trough to simultaneously water a purity of plants. A float switch may be provided for automatically adding water to the trough when the water level drops below a predetermined level.

A method of underground watering utilizes a pouch-like container product made by joining a first sheet having SAP particles adhered to a first surface with a second sheet to form a container partially filled with such particles. The application of pressure, for example by passing the product through a roll nip, facilitates joining of the sheets and causes the particles to break through at least the one of the sheets to create an opening whereby free volume is created to permit the particles to expand when in contact with a liquid. The resultant product is used to collect, store, and dispense water-containing liquids into the soil for watering of agricultural plants, trees, and the like. A composite underground watering element is also included in an embodiment of the invention. The inventive products may also be used as a pad, including a propagation pad, to collect, store, and dispense water-containing-liquids into plant vessels to provide watering of plants. Also included are underground watering of athletic fields and golf course greens, erosion control products and plant root balls having a watering collar.

A method of underground watering utilizes a pouch-like container product made by joining a first sheet having SAP particles adhered to a first surface with a second sheet to form a container partially filled with such particles. The application of pressure, for example by passing the product through a roll nip, facilitates joining of the sheets and causes the particles to break through at least the one of the sheets to create an opening whereby free volume is created to permit the particles to expand when in contact with a liquid. The resultant product is used to collect, store, and dispense water-containing liquids into the soil for watering of agricultural plants, trees, and the like. A composite underground watering element is also included in an embodiment of the invention. The inventive products may also be used as a pad, including a propagation pad, to collect, store, and dispense water-containing-liquids into plant vessels to provide watering of plants. Also included are underground watering of athletic fields and golf course greens, erosion control products and plant root balls having a watering collar.

The invention relates to an automatic watering device which is self-contained, free standing, portable and easy to install. The automatic water device has at least one reservoir, at least one float, at least one conduit, and at least one base spike and enables the automatic watering device to dispense liquid at a regulated and constant rate by the principle of capillary action or wicking.

The invention relates to an automatic watering device which is self-contained, free standing, portable and easy to install. The automatic water device has at least one reservoir, at least one float, at least one conduit, and at least one base spike and enables the automatic watering device to dispense liquid at a regulated and constant rate by the principle of capillary action or wicking.

A self-contained and low-maintenance two-piece planter providing significantly extended self-watering time for plants in an upper member supported by a fluid-containing lower member. An exterior indentation on the bottom perimeter edge of the upper member engages a small interior ledge positioned near the top edge of the lower member to provide a stable and readily-separable connection between upper and lower members. The upper member's bottom surface supports a fill-tube and has perforations covered by fluid-permeable material, and at least one wicking member is positioned on the material with an end extending through one of the perforations. Plants may be in pots supported by the upper member, or plants may be rooted in a growth/support medium distributed therein. No municipal power or water supply connections are used. Applications include, but are not limited to, daily self-watering of plants in residential homes, shopping malls, commercial buildings, hotels, convention centers, and college campuses.

A self-contained and low-maintenance two-piece planter providing significantly extended self-watering time for plants in an upper member supported by a fluid-containing lower member. An exterior indentation on the bottom perimeter edge of the upper member engages a small interior ledge positioned near the top edge of the lower member to provide a stable and readily-separable connection between upper and lower members. The upper member's bottom surface supports a fill-tube and has perforations covered by fluid-permeable material, and at least one wicking member is positioned on the material with an end extending through one of the perforations. Plants may be in pots supported by the upper member, or plants may be rooted in a growth/support medium distributed therein. No municipal power or water supply connections are used. Applications include, but are not limited to, daily self-watering of plants in residential homes, shopping malls, commercial buildings, hotels, convention centers, and college campuses.

This disclosure relates to a moisture indicator as well as methods of making the moisture indicator. The moisture indicator comprises a wick which comprises a lower portion insertable into a medium for absorbing water contained in the medium, an upper portion through which absorbed water evaporates and an indicator portion disposed between the lower and upper portions. The moisture indicator includes a hydrochromic material disposed on an indicator portion of the wick to provide a visual indication upon contact with moisture. The moisture indicator also includes a polymer layer sealingly covering the indicator portion and the hydrochromic material disposed thereon, thereby preventing water evaporation therethrough.

The present disclosure relates to a plant cultivator that is capable of improving efficiency of a light source part by being configured to be capable of adjusting the vertical position of a handle and a light source port using a pair of spacers so that the height of the light source part is capable of being adjusted according to the plant growth stage, and is capable of reducing manufacturing costs by supplying power to the light source part using one of a pair of spacers.