Watering & Irrigation Watering wisdom from Hozelock
Every gardener, from beginners to life-long experts, wants to create a beautiful outdoor space, but with environmental issues and sustainability at the top of the nation’s agenda it is important to water wisely, according to Hozelock.
W
atering wisely will not only help the
environment, but it
will prevent over-watering and help the garden to flourish, giving stronger, healthier plants. Hozelock’s
comprehensive product range, from hoses to automatic watering systems, offers effective watering solutions for any type of garden.
Select Controller Ideal for those looking to start enjoying the benefits of automatic watering, the new Select Controller is simple to install, straightforward to adjust, and features a dial designed to prevent an accidental start time being selected.
With 16 different pre-set watering programmes, from four times per day to once a week, and a duration of up to 60 minutes per session, the Select Controller is customisable to suit all gardening needs. Plus, there’s a ‘water now’ button which allows immediate watering and turns off
automatically after an hour, which ensures water is used carefully and without wastage.
Select Controller has a RRP of £55.69.
Cloud Controller Described as ‘the future of automatic watering’, Cloud Controller is perfect for gadget gardeners who want to have full control of their garden watering anytime, anywhere. The mobile app, which is compatible with Apple and Android, allows you to remotely set, pause and adjust watering schedules – perfect for when you’re at work or away on holiday. The app also includes a local weather summary and push notifications to keep you up-to-date with changes to weather patterns. The hub plugs directly into the internet router making installation easy and providing a secure connection. The hub then links
GCU May 2021 Growbag Waterer
The Hozelock Growbag Waterer is an easy way to prevent drought and minimise water wastage. The reusable waterer features a large capacity 15 litre water reservoir, perfect for ensuring your plants stay hydrated when you are away from your property, or if you want to reduce the amount of time you spend watering in the height of summer. An indicator will monitor the
water level and if a top up is needed, water can be added either via a watering can, or you can connect a hose pipe. To ensure plant stability, the waterer also includes cane holders to provide support to shoots whilst growing. Growbag Waterer has a RRP of
£37.29.
wirelessly with the remote tap unit that can be positioned up to 50m away in the garden. For larger gardens, or those with zoned areas with differing requirements, users can use the hub to control up to four remote tap units and set a watering schedule up to ten times a day. When linked to an automatic watering system such as the Hozelock Easy Drip collection, the unit provides peace of mind and easy gardening for all. The Cloud Controller Kit has a RRP of £197.49. A Cloud Controller Extension is also available and has a RRP of £166.99.
Aquasolo
The Hozelock Aquasolo product offers a simple way to water both indoor and outdoor plants. Made up of a ceramic cone and plastic screw adaptor, the Aquasolo is simply added to the top of a plastic water bottle so that over time plants can be gradually watered or fed. The watering cones are compatible with most bottle types from 0.5l to 2l and cater for plant pots up to 40cm in diameter, keeping plants watered for up to 28 days. Aquasolo has a RRP of £6.83.
Micro Reel
The compact design of the new Hozelock Micro Reel, which includes a 10m hose and fittings, makes it the ideal choice for those with patios, balconies and small garden spaces.
The new look Micro Reel has a unique ‘Click and Go’ design, simply ‘click’ the connector onto the tap and let the rotating drum unwind the hose as you walk. The integrated handle makes rewinding the hose quick and easy. To ensure controlled watering, and therefore reducing any waste, you can water at any length by walking out the exact amount of hose required, or wind it off the reel for greater flexibility. Micro Reel has a RRP of £32.99.
Easy Drip
Watering borders, hedges and vegetables has been made effortless by the Easy Drip system from Hozelock, which delivers a simple solution to control, distribute and deliver water in the garden. The clever drippers and components make installation and adjustment simple, and can work seamlessly with existing systems to allow you to join or extend together with no hassle at all. The Micro Kit is great for pots, plants and hanging baskets and offers complete watering for up to 15 containers. The water flow rate can also be regulated from 0 to 20 litres per hour for added control of water delivery. Designed to be easily adaptable, the Easy Drip system can simply be moved if you change the location of your pots or move house.
For borders, beds and vegetable patches the Universal Kit is ideal as it includes 10 drippers and offers complete watering for an area up to 10m².
The Easy Drip Micro-Kit has a RRP of £16.19 and the Universal Kit has a RRP of £28.79.
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Micro Reel Easy Drip Aquasolo
Cloud Controller
Growbag Waterer
Select Controller
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