Plant husbandry – Plant irrigators and/or fertilizers – apparatus or method
Patent
1977-12-13
1979-05-29
Bagwill, Robert E.
Plant husbandry
Plant irrigators and/or fertilizers, apparatus or method
405 43, A01G 2900
Patent
active
041563247
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for the artificial irrigation of plants and flower beds, garden plots, plant containers, and the like, whether indoors or outdoors. The irrigation containers are provided at spaced locations and at desired depths in the earth in the area which is to be irrigated. The dimensions of the containers are essentially less than that of the area and each irrigation container includes at least one hollow member extending through the top wall thereof and including a perforated bottom. The containers are filled with water so that the lower part of the hollow member is immersed in the water. The hollow member is filled with earth, and earth is provided over and around the irrigation containers so that the containers are entirely covered by the earth. The top of each container is provided with a plurality of perforations and the individual containers are connected to each other by means of sealed connection tubes. The plants are put into the earth above the container.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1052121 (1913-02-01), Austin
patent: 1133182 (1915-03-01), Ray
patent: 1221449 (1917-04-01), Hitchcock
patent: 2346029 (1944-04-01), Jennings
patent: 2653449 (1953-09-01), Stauch
patent: 3754352 (1973-08-01), Bates
patent: 3857196 (1974-12-01), Alkire
Bagwill Robert E.
Martti Weikko Henttonen
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for artificial irrigation of flower beds an does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for artificial irrigation of flower beds an, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for artificial irrigation of flower beds an will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-227686