Irrigation device and method of promoting deep root growth of a plant
View Patent ↗The invention is a device and method for providing irrigation water to a plant that promotes the growth of the roots of the plant deep into the soil. The invention includes a tube, connector, and soaker hose that is buried next to a plant. The invention connects to an existing irrigation drip line system that previously provided water to the plant. The invention also repels the roots of the plant away from the apparatus so that the roots are hindered from destroying the apparatus.
1. An irrigation device comprising:
an irrigation device,
wherein said irrigation device is comprised of: a tube; a copper device; and a hose;
wherein said tube has a lower end and an upper end;
wherein at least a portion of said copper device is placed within an interior of said lower end of said tube;
wherein said lower end of said tube and said copper device are substantially within said hose and said upper end is outside of said hose; and
wherein said irrigation device is buried under ground such that said tube is partially above said ground and partially below said ground, and wherein said copper device and said hose are below said ground.
2. The irrigation device of claim 1 , wherein said upper end of said tube is connected to an existing drip irrigation water source;
wherein said hose is comprised of a plurality of perforations;
wherein a lower end of said hose is sealed such that when a liquid is passed through said irrigation device, said liquid passes through said plurality of perforations of said hose.
3. The irrigation device of claim 2 , wherein said irrigation device is further comprised of a connector;
wherein said connector connects an upper end of said hose to an exterior of said tube.