Abstract: An ornamental planting landscape irrigation distribution and reservoir product and method ecosystem employing a substantially continuous panel on the soil surface on which ornamental landscape plantings are placed or produced, the panel having a primary, lateral water distribution structure which distributes water from a water charging inlet through the lateral area to the panel periphery, where it is restrained, the primary water distribution structure being such that when filled with water or completely submerged in water, air is trapped by the gaps and spaces of the material for ornamental landscape plant usage.

Abstract: A planter having a body (1) suitable for receiving a volume of plant growth medium and the root structure of a plant (2), the planter having a lower opening (4), retainer means (6) which can removably engage the lower opening to reduce the effective size of the lower opening, and a reservoir (9) suitable for holding a body of fluid (10) such that the fluid can gradually move from the reservoir into the planter's body to water and/or nourish a plant when planted within the planter, the planter being formed such that when it is in use it can be secured in an elevated disposition with the root structure of a plant contained within the body and a stem and/or foliage of the plant passing through the lower opening (4) and through the retainer means (9) such that the plant is oriented in a downwards disposition.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer that has a distal portion positionable adjacent a root system of a plant and a lumen for channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the distal portion. The tubing along the distal portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. A pressure regulating device is upstream of the tubing's inlet, and a reservoir adapted for holding the aqueous solution therein is situated in fluid communication with an upstream end of the pressure regulating device. Additional tubing can be provided for channeling a nutrient solution to the plant roots.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer that has a distal portion positionable adjacent a root system of a plant and a lumen for channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the distal portion. The tubing along the distal portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. A reservoir is adapted for holding the aqueous solution therein and is situated in fluid communication with the hydrophilic device's inlet. Additional tubing can be provided for channeling a nutrient solution to the plant roots.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insert container for plant pots with a base, at least one side wall, which adjoins the base with a lower edge, is formed with an upper edge open at the top and surrounds an interior, a longitudinal axis extending perpendicular to the base, supports arranged on the base and extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis, at least one water-permeable watering device arranged on the base and at least one indentation which extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis, in the at least one side wall.

Abstract: An ornamental planting landscape irrigation distribution and reservoir product and method ecosystem employing a substantially continuous panel on the soil surface on which ornamental landscape plantings is placed or produced, the panel having a primary, lateral water distribution structure which distributes water from a water charging inlet through the lateral area to the panel periphery, where it is restrained, the primary water distribution structure being such that when filled with water or completely submerged in water air is trapped by the gaps and spaces of the material for ornamental landscape plant usage.

Abstract: A horticultural irrigation system comprising a plant growth container. The plant growth container comprises a receptacle for a plant growth medium, a reservoir, a container inlet, a float valve and an outlet means. The container inlet supplies water to the reservoir. The float valve is adapted to close the container inlet when the water in the reservoir reaches a pre-determined level. An outlet means allows the passage of water from the reservoir to the receptacle.

Abstract: An aerial plant planter comprising a wall and a flat bottom surface that formed the cavity for holding root structure of a plant and its growing medium with attached individual porous water chambers on the wall of the planter for storing quantity of water. Open spaces are created around the wall and bottom of the planter to provide sufficient airflow. Tops of the water chambers are open to supply humidity to the plants and for easy refilling. The flat bottom defines a plurality of risers for maximum air circulation and to prevent the plant from sitting on any excess water that may be present underneath the planter.

Abstract: An irrigation system for watering a substrate, comprising a pipe having a longitudinal dimension. A hermetically closeable inlet portion is connected to a water supply. A passageway extends generally throughout the longitudinal dimension and is in fluid communication with the inlet portion such that water can fill the passageway. Openings are in fluid communication with the passageway such that water in the passageway can exit the pipe through the openings. The openings are distributed along the longitudinal dimension of the pipe, the pipe being adapted to be at least partially buried in the substrate with said longitudinal dimension being generally horizontal. Porous members are secured to an outer periphery of the pipe so as to each cover one of the openings and so as to be in contact with the substrate such that water flows out of the passageway through the openings and the porous member and into the substrate as a result of a capillary action of the substrate.

Abstract: A liquid storage means for the supply of plants, whose porous storage material is a hydrophilic foam, in particular formed from urea resin and a tenside, and having open pores.

Abstract: A ornamental planting landscape irrigation distribution and reservoir product and method ecosystem employing a substantially continuous panel on the soil surface on which ornamental landscape plantings is placed or produced, the panel having a primary, lateral water distribution structure which distributes water from a water charging inlet through the lateral area to the panel periphery, where it is restrained, the primary water distribution structure being such that when filled with water or completely submerged in water air is trapped by the gaps and spaces of the material for ornamental landscape plant usage.

Abstract: This invention refers to a mold for use on the bottoms of flower pots, characterized in that the mold has a height of at least 5% of the height of the flower pot and its top side has a surface area, which, when in use, is at least 25% of the cross-sectional surface area of the flower pot at the level of its top side, and it refers to the use of such a mold in a flower pot to prevent accumulations of water and excessive moisture in the root area and to a flower pot in which such a mold is integrated.

Abstract: A plant pot drainage system has a pot or planter-type container with potting soil. Lightweight, non-mineral rock shaped filler elements are located in the lower section of the container. The elements are irregular in shape, allowing the potting soil to fill spaces between the elements. This promotes drainage and proper root growth within the container. The elements are formed from synthetic, crush-proof material, for example high strength plastic, and can be hollow, to enhance the lightweight nature of the elements. Use of these filler elements ensures that the planted container can be easily lifted and readily transported.

Abstract: A container for aeration of a substrate supporting a plant with the substrate being received in a cavity of the container so as to bury a device positioned in the cavity such that gas can be supplied from the device to the substrate. The device comprises a body having a peripheral wall defining an inner cavity. The peripheral wall has a portion permeable to gas such that a gas can flow therethrough from the inner cavity of the body to an exterior of the device. A gas permeability of the body decreases as a function of a vertical orientation of the body. The body has an inlet adapted to receive a gas to fill the inner cavity. The device is buried in a predetermined position with respect to the vertical orientation, such that greater amounts of gas can be supplied to the substrate relatively to a depth of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a hydrophilic membrane to provide by the process of pervaporation through the membrane water suitable for agricultural irrigation, industrial use, hydrating or rehydrating of food or agricultural or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also relates to a water purification apparatus which includes the hydrophilic membrane, comprising one or more layers of hydrophilic polymers, to purify water which may contain suspended or dissolved impurities and solids, including but not limited to seawater, brackish water and other kinds of polluted water.

Abstract: An improved system for draining bunkers on golf courses and other sports playing areas, and for draining landscaped areas. A receptacle is positioned below the surface for receiving drain water and for discharging the water through an outlet. A perforated pipe water collection system can be attached to the receptacle to direct water to the receptacle interior space. A receptacle cover is removable to permit access to the receptacle interior space. The cover is sufficiently strong to support the overlying weight of people and equipment, and can have apertures for permitting water entry while resisting entry of sand and other solids into the interior space of the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and container for the cultivation of ornamental plants, facilitating the application of the method of drought stress to reduce cell elongation of plants grown in a slowly absorbing material such as peat moss without the use of chemical retarding agents. The invention thus discloses a container for the cultivation of plants comprising a layered structure incorporating a rapidly liquid absorbing reservoir and a body of suitable cultivation substrate. According to an advantageous embodiment a layer is furthermore inserted between said reservoir and said cultivation substrate in order to obtain a controlled flow of liquid from said reservoir to said cultivation substrate.

Abstract: A gardening system wherein there is provided an outer container and a soil support insert placed therein, the soil support insert is spaced with the bottom wall of the container to find a water space and an air space therebetween, the insert having at least one downwardly extending wall which defines a cavity and the downwardly extending wall having a plurality of apertures therein to permit root growth therethrough, a non-soil growing medium within the cavity, the non-soil growing medium including mycorrhizal fungi incorporated therein. The system provides for an enhanced plant growth.

Abstract: A molded body for improving cultivation conditions for plants, which is suitable inter alia for arrangement in a plant holder. The molded body has a tapered projection and is arranged in such a way that the projection protrudes into the plant substrate in the plant holder. The projection has elements allowing an exchange of substances between the interior and the surroundings of the projection. This allows the targeted introduction of air, water, nutrients and auxiliary substances into the plant substrate and the root conglomerates. The molded body has a recess which acts as a water reservoir that is separate from the plant substrate. The molded body is water-permeable in the upper part and essentially impermeable to water at the bottom, in the tip of the projection.

Abstract: A suspended barrier for a plant pot. The suspended barrier for a plant pot is designed for plant pots with sloping inner walls, placed within the plant pot and against the inner walls of the plant pot. The suspended barrier is made up of a generally concave polygon with a plurality of apertures, that holds a layer of soil above the generally concave polygon, and with the plant pot forming an enclosed air space below the generally concave polygon, the plurality of apertures being small enough to allow water from the layer of soil above the generally concave polygon to seep through the generally concave polygon into the enclosed air space below, while holding the layer of soil above the generally concave polygon.

Abstract: A method for the propagation of and aeroponic growing of plants comprises transplanting a living plant into a vessel of polymer foam having at least one cavity distal to the plant; applying water to the foam sufficient to saturate the foam, whereby roots of the plant extend into and grow within the cavity.

Abstract: An aerating base plate designed for placement in the bottom of a conventional plant receptacle, such as a flowerpot. The plate has a sidewall that extends downwardly from the perimeter of a convex top. The top includes a number of perforations that function to enable water and air to flow into, or out of, an interior area of the plate. The plate's sidewall features a number of openings that also enable water and air to flow into, or out of, the plate's interior area. The sidewall's openings are sufficiently small so that they substantially prevent any flow of soil into the plate's interior area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an irrigation device and irrigation system. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a weep or tear type irrigation device and irrigation system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and container for the cultivation of ornamental plants, facilitating the application of the method of drought stress to reduce cell elongation of plants grown in a slowly absorbing material such as peat moss without the use of chemical retarding agents. The invention thus discloses a container for the cultivation of plants comprising a layered structure incorporating a rapidly liquid absorbing reservoir and a body of suitable cultivation substrate. According to an advantageous embodiment a layer is furthermore inserted between said reservoir and said cultivation substrate in order to obtain a controlled flow of liquid from said reservoir to said cultivation substrate.

Abstract: A container (12) for aeration of a substrate (60) supporting a plant (62) with the substrate (60) being received in a cavity (27) of the container (12) so as to bury a device (14) positioned in the cavity (27) such that gas can be supplied from the device (14) to the substrate (60). The device (14) comprises a body (40, 42) having a peripheral wall (44) defining an inner cavity (50). The peripheral wall (44) has a portion (52) permeable to gas such that a gas can flow therethrough from the inner cavity (50) of the body (40, 42) to an exterior of the device (14). A gas permeability of the body (40, 42) decreases as a function of a vertical orientation of the body (40, 42). The body (40, 42) has an inlet (49, 71) adapted to receive a gas to fill the inner cavity (50). The device (14) is buried in a predetermined position with respect to the vertical orientation, such that greater amounts of gas can be supplied to the substrate (60) relatively to a depth of the device (14).

Abstract: A water irrigation apparatus for watering plants and flowers at a cemetery monument location. The apparatus having a substantially hollow planter bed with an internal cavity for retaining and holding of water for distribution to the plant and flower soil. The planter bed having a sponge embedded on an interior surface to provide for the metered release of moisture to the plants and flowers on an as need basis.

Abstract: An isolating plate for a flowerpot for storing water and supplying water with predetermined amount comprises an isolating plate, a groove seat having a spacer, a water control means, a water control chamber, a water supply groove, and an auxiliary water storage chamber. In one application, the auxiliary water storage chamber is an auxiliary water storage basin. By the isolating plate; the isolating plate and the auxiliary water storage basin are placed in the flowerpot. In another application, the auxiliary water storage chamber is formed by a space between the isolating plate and a bottom of the flowerpot. Thereby, by the structure of the isolating plate, the water in the flowerpot is controllable.

Abstract: A water and air retaining flower and landscape planter pot for display inside and outside of the home which provides adequate reservoir of air and water for the sustenance of these plants with extended times between required waterings. The novel planter pot also does not require drain holes to keep adequate air within the growing structure.

Abstract: An isolating plate for a flowerpot for storing water and suplying water with predetermined amount comprises an isolating plate, a groove seat having a spacer, a water control means, a water control chamber, a water supply groove, and an auxiliary water storage chamber. In one application, the auxiliary water storage chamber is an auxiliary water storage basin. By the isolating plate; the isolating plate and the auxiliary water storage basin are placed in the flowerpot. In another application, the auxiliary water storage chamber is formed by a space between the isolating plate and a bottom of the flowerpot. Thereby, by the structure of the isolating plate, the water in the flowerpot is controllable.

Abstract: A method for growing ornamental plants by hydroponic cultivation, includes the steps of arranging a piece of a tree in a water tank, adhering support members to the tree, the support members being water permeable which are free to deform, placing plants on the support members, the roots of the plants being integrated with the soil, and supplying water to the support members so as to implement hydroponic cultivation of the plants on the tree.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant pot comprising a first space (1) bounded by a first upright wall (4) and a second space (2) bounded by a second upright wall (5) and a bottom (7), which first and which second space (1,2) are separated from each other by a porous plate (9). The plant pot is according to the invention characterized in that a third space (3) bounded by a third upright wall (6) and a bottom (8) surrounds the second space (2), and in that the second space (2) serves to accommodate a moisture-retaining, hydrating but air-permeable material (12).

Abstract: A container with diffuse and extended irrigation for cultivating plants, which includes porous regions in the containment walls, which are arranged in contact with the soil of a plant, and a water reserve for supplying the porous regions. The container further includes a waterproofing layer for covering the porous regions, in their parts that are not in contact, for preventing the water from being lost by evaporation from the porous regions toward the outside of the container. The invention solves the problems of conventional containers, providing the soil with the right amount of moisture in an extremely simple manner for several days, accordingly avoiding periodic watering.

Abstract: A self-watering tray includes a plate and a leg. The leg is filled with a material which provides a fluid conduit capable of draining water or fluid from a plant pot or box into the plate and of sucking water from the plate to the plant pot or box when needed. The plant pot or box can be a conventional plant pot or box. The top end of the leg is inserted into the plant pot or box. In addition, a self-watering pot-shaped apparatus is disclosed to allow fluid to be sucked or drained from one section of the apparatus to another section of the apparatus. Further, the tray or pot-shaped apparatus includes air vents on its side walls. Various arrangements and configurations of the tray and pot/tray are implemented in the self-watering pot-shaped apparatus.

Abstract: Roots of a cultivated plant 30 is directly made contact with the surface of a cultivating apparatus 10 comprising microporous boxes 12, 13. It is, therefore, possible to obtain a cultivating apparatus capable of attaining effortless supply of nutrient/water, water conservation, easy miniaturization and indoor cultivation.

Abstract: A self-regulating, automatic watering planter comprised of an inner shell and outer shell with a snap-fit engagement to form a reservoir for water between the walls of the inner and outer shells. The inner shell has small holes in the bottom thereof to allow water to enter soil contained in the inner shell. An airtight seal between the inner and outer shells creates a vacuum at the top of the reservoir as the water seeps through the holes and the water level drops. The water in the walls provides hydrostatic pressure that drives the water through the inlet holes. The water stops when the vacuum reaches a sufficient level to counteract the hydrostatic pressure. An air tube coupled to the air space on top of the reservoir and having a hydrophilic polyethylene sensor blocking one end is buried in the soil.

Abstract: A self watering tray apparatus for supporting a pot having a plant therein includes a tray for holding a fluid having a bottom and a side wall, a support being retained between the bottom and side wall of the tray, and a plug-in leg or wick filled with a fluid absorbing material such as soil or wick. The plug-in leg wicks up the fluid to the soil whenever the fluid is needed by the plant and drains the fluid down to the tray whenever the fluid in the pot is excessive to the plant.

Abstract: A plant cultivating basin includes a basin containing a perforated conical cap located inside for holding soil and plants. The basin has a bottom opening and is placed upon a water container which has a side water funnel and water inlet to receive water. Fibrous roots of plants may pass through perforated cap to reach water container for water needed. The plant may grow without a lot of human care and attention.

Abstract: A flower pot structure with a natural water supply system including a pot body, a main water storage region, an upper cover, a central soil region, and a water supply device. The main water storage region is annular and located in an upper position of the pot body. The pot body and the main water storage region are adhered as a whole with the upper cover. The circumference of the main water storage region receives the water supply device. The water supply device includes a water duct, an air duct, a filter, and a flow regulating valve, with a large portion of the water duct located above a baseplate of the main water storage region. The water duct has a water inlet at a front end and a water outlet at a rear end. The water inlet and water outlet are slightly inclined at different heights. The air duct is substantially upright and disposed on the water duct at a rear section of the flow regulating valve at a suitable position. The air duct communicates with the water duct.

Abstract: The combination of a growing medium for a horticultural product, a horticultural product within the growing medium, and a sensor having a body made up of a porous material that changes in physical appearance with a change in the amount of moisture retained by the porous material. In an operative state, the first part of the sensor body resides within the growing medium and a second part of the body remains visible to allow a user to ascertain through the appearance of the second part of the sensor the amount of moisture in the growing medium.

Abstract: A container for cultivating and then displaying ornamental plants and flowers comprises an outer vessel essentially divided into two parts, namely a lower part for containing water and an upper part for receiving the soil and the plant roots, said parts being separated by a horizontal wall through which clay elements extend into said parts.

Abstract: A self-watering plant device has a reservoir for retaining liquid therein. The reservoir is provided with a venting tube having one end attached to the reservoir and another end carrying a sensing device placed in the soil surrounding the plant for detecting the moisture level therein. The reservoir is further provided with an outlet tube for delivering liquid to the plant in response to the sensing device. The invention is improved such that the venting tube is flexibly displaced so that the sensing device is variably and selectively positioned at different height levels in the soil so as to establish the degree of wetness and dryness in the soil. The outlet tube is installed in the soil adjacent the bottom wall of a pot housing the plant to directly deliver a free flow of liquid to a bottom portion of the plant in response to the moisture level detected by the sensing device.

Abstract: A hydroponic cultivation receptacle comprising a tray 22 having a board 22a to place seeds of small vegetables like sprouts has plural drainage holes 23 on the board 22a and upper rims of said drainage holes 23 to form protrusion 24 so as to retain a little amount of water to dip lower part of the seeds placed on the board 22a. Accordingly, water remained to the height of protrusion 24 retains enough water to keep lower part of the seeds by surface tension while most water provided inside tray 22 drained from the drainage holes 23. Protrusion 24 prevents the seeds from moving from the place they are uniformly placed and the problem of moving of the seeds when water is poured is also solved.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for growing high protein natural vegetation on a reservoir system using only a a small section of land comprising of a trench of precalculated size dug in a suitable site close to wildlife; predetermined layers of lime, pine bark, polymer, fertilizer, bacteria, and soil; a water and water soluble fertilizer delivery system consisting of a netted polystyrene aggregate, sheet of kraft paper, and inserted rigid pipe with openings at either end; and natural vegetation either potted or transplanted from the wild; whereby the natural vegetation reservoir system allows for regular irrigation and fertilization of said vegetation growing on said trench, thereby allowing said vegetation to uptake said fertilizer and be ingested by said wildlife.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a method for wrapping a floral grouping, to form a wrapper with a water holding and releasing material disposed in the wrapper in contact with a portion of the floral grouping, are disclosed. Several embodiments of wrappers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A planter container for growing a house plant in soil or a growth medium which contains multiple vent pipes extending vertically from the bottom to the top of the container. Air convection occasioned by the natural water transpiration processes of the growing plant is sufficient to cause polluted air flow through the vent pipes, and the vent pipes then enhance air flow throughout the root growth medium, exposing the air to large surface areas of plant root and biologically active growth medium for enhanced microorganism removal of volatile organic chemicals.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a method for wrapping a floral grouping, to form a wrapper with a water holding and releasing material disposed in the wrapper in contact with a portion of the floral grouping, are disclosed. Several embodiments of wrappers are also enclosed.

Abstract: A container is arranged to include an internal cavity to receive at least one porous bag member therewithin, with the porous bag member arranged to contain manure and composting therewithin for seepage into the container when fluid is directed therein. A modification of the container structure is arranged to include a plurality of support members, each including a screen grid floor to permit screening of various components to prevent their flow from the container. Sponge inserts are arranged for positioning selectively on each screen floor to impart various additives into a fertilizer solution.

Abstract: A controlled release hydraulic watering system for either an individual plant pot or for a plurality of potted plants. The system utilizes a porous terra cotta water-receiving reservoir which, through permeation, can distribute water either into an individual potted plant at a controlled release rate without over-watering the plant contained therein or onto a capillary sheet and horticultural matting used in an irrigating tray containing a plurality of potted plants providing a proper amount of water to the tray for watering all the plants contained therein. The terra cotta reservoir may include an exterior side wall covering of horticultural matting, silica sand and a plastic sheet.

Abstract: A device comprising a porous, open-celled block, such as wood or foam plastic, having substantially parallel, opposed, planar major surfaces and adapted in size to support a single flower pot. A plastic tape, which may be perforated or unperforated, is wrapped around the block and covers at least half of each of the major surfaces of the block. The tape has a thin, single-particle-thick layer of quartz sand attached to the inner surface of the tape in close, non-adherent relation with the major block surfaces. The sand particles are interspersed with a network of capillary spaces which are conductive to lateral spreading of water along the layer.The invention also includes a support block of a predetermined size and height having a single side panel that includes the plastic perforations and the quartz sand single layer proceeding up to the top plastic layer on the styrofoam block.

Abstract: The device consists of a flowerpot (1), mounted on feet (8), intended to be placed in a horticulture tray, comprising a bottom (5) pierced with holes (7) and exhibiting parallel slots (6, 6a). It is made in one piece by molding from expanded polystyrene.