DIY Deep Root Watering System

DIY Deep Root Watering System

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Rain Bird’s Root Watering System (RWS) enables vital water, oxygen, and nutrients to bypass compacted soil and directly reach tree and shrub root systems.

Its patented basket weave canister allows ground installation to a depth of 36" (91,4 cm) for the RWS, 18" (45,7 cm) for the RWS-M and 10" (25,4 cm) for the RWS-S. The RWS is intended for use with water dispensing devices such as a bubbler head or a drip emitter.

The RWS promotes tree and shrub investment protection, watering efficiency and landscape aesthetics through deep root growth and tree development.

Tree & Shrub Investment Protection
In a typical transplant project, as many as 20% of trees do not survive beyond two years. Over 50% of newly planted tree mortality is due to water and nutrient stress. Rain Bird’s RWS provides subsurface irrigation and aeration designed to prevent tree and shrub transplant shock. It allows the roots to grow deeper and broader resulting in greater tree stability, higher survival rates and long-term healthier growth.

Watering Efficiency
Subsurface, deep root watering and aeration ensures tree health and promotes accelerated growth. Subsurface watering is intelligent irrigation. RWS minimizes the total water volume required to irrigate trees, reducing water loss due to evaporation, wind and edge control losses.

Landscape Aesthetics
The RWS helps prevent shallow root growth by minimizing water run-off and damage to hardscapes. The aesthetically designed subsurface bubbler is contained with the RWS tube. The below-grade installation contributes to a safer and more reliable installation -no one is tripping over or breaking above-ground irrigation hardware. The below-grade installation promotes a landscape’s natural appearance.

For the RWS
4" (10,2 cm) retaining cap and vandal resistant locking grate tops a
36" (91,4 cm) semi-rigid mesh tube.
Factory installed swing assemblies (excluding RWS-BGX) with a 1401 (0.25 gpm; 0,95 l/m), 1402 (0.5 gpm; 1,8 l/m), or 1404 (1.00 gpm; 3,6 l/m) bubbler on a fixed riser makes connecting to lateral lines easy.
Optional sand sock is ideal for use in sandy soil.
For the RWS - Mini
4" (10,2 cm) retaining cap and vandal resistant locking grate tops a
18" (45,7 cm) semi-rigid mesh tube.
Factory installed ½" (1.3 cm) spiral barb elbow with a 1401 or 1402 bubbler makes connecting to lateral lines easy.
Optional sand sock is ideal for use in sandy soil.
For the RWS - Supplemental
2" (5.1 cm) snap-on cap and base cap enclose a 10" (25,4 cm)
semi-rigid mesh tube.
Factory installed ½" (1.3 cm) spiral barb elbow with 1401 bubbler makes connecting to lateral lines easy.
Right size for shrubs.
Minimizes transplant shock
Directs water to root ball and adjacent soil.
Supplements top-down soaking.
Deeper and broader roots
Quicker tree and shrub growth.
Provide a stable foundation against high winds.
Subsurface bubbler
Reduces waste due to run-off.
Minimizes evaporation.
Supports low-volume tubing
Orderable without a swing assembly or fittings to support direct connection to a drip system.
Grate collar has an integrated clip for ¼” (0.6 cm) tubing.
Aesthetically pleasing appearance
Installs at grade level.
Minimizes root damage to hardscapes.
Rigid tube design
Mesh material allows for horizontal movement of water and oxygen into root zone and surrounding areas.
Supports pea gravel fill to provide better top-to-bottom water dispersion and firmness against root compression.
Connects to traditional irrigation lateral lines
Integrated polyethylene swing assembly and spiral barb fittings connect to PVC and PE pipes.
Simplifies attachment to watering pipes.
Self-contained and factory-assembled
Comes in 3 pre-assembled sizes for design flexibility.
Saves time and money by being ready-to-install out of the box.
Minimizes personal injury
Reduces above ground risers and surface-level roots people can trip over.
Options for RWS & RWS-M Models
Non-potable water grate cover identification.
Locking grate cover deters vandalism.
Sand sock prevents fine particles from penetrating tube.

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[RELOADINGandSHOOTING]

I just started doing this when I notice my Crepe Myrtle was showing stress after a month of 100°+ weather here in Las Vegas NV. I used a 3” diameter drilling auger to check if it is moist down the tree root ball and after a couple of feet i found out that it was dry underground. I deep water my trees of about 40-50 gallons of water once per week with plenty of mulch around the base of the tree and apparently that wasn’t enough. for our high heat and low humidity. I installed 3’ of this pipe, wrapped the holes with scrap solar screen fabric to prevent dirt from falling inside the pipe and I used the pvc end cap because I don’t want the root ball to be exposed to insects or bugs plus it will keep the moisture in and prevent the water evaporation. Great video and I’m jealous with the chickens😅it’s too hot during the summer to keep them here.🐓🐔

[yadro]

Like it, aside from the digging (clay soil), nothing complicated and pretty simple

[specializeder]

We put in 50mm ones with 3 mm holes and a couple of feet above the ground when we planted our trees. Fill them up twice a week and they water themselves and a perfect system for our 35 to 45 degree celsius months.

[mguignard]

I have been looking for a non-complicated way for deep root watering system. This looks like something I can do. Thank you.

[HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for posting. I've always been interested to learn more about this subject. Now all I need is a place with soil rather than rocks.

[flatsville]

Hint-

If you know you need to dig a deep(ish) hole, the night before take a 5 gal bucket, drill 3 small holes equi-distant about 1/12 - 2 in. from the outer edge of the bucket, fill bucket with water & cover tightly.

By the time you get to it the next day, the soil will be somewhat moist & much easier to dig. Fewer broken shovels.

[Namenza]

Thank you for your ideas and many information you wrote. Definitely I need that in Texas weather. Also RWS is very expensive to get for every fruit tree that I have. A lots of tree can't survive with in 2 years.. I heard that. This is first time fruit trees and first year so I hope my husband will help to make it.

[larryg]

Getting ready to plant some trees & I'll be doing this. All my shovels are left-handed so I'm getting someone else to dig.

[sbenard]

I had no idea this could even be done. Wow! Great tip!

[edflowers]

That would be the perfect application for a post hole digger.

[bretthaddy]

I usually put a layer of 1 inch clean rock on the bottom, I then use 2 or 3 inch curved flex plastic that you would use for your gutters to divert the water from your home. I have the flex hose going into the layer of rock and that will spread it to the dirt root ball same principle sticking the hose into the plastic above.

[Lalfy]

Aww that sucks about the shovel. Hopefully you were able to reuse the head of it. I know they sell replacement 'poles' at Home Depot.

[Ryan-mmje]

If I buy a tree that is in a planter and transplant it to the ground and the plant is big can I still use this method and would it help it grow ?

[rekster]

Very useful garden hack! Thanks for sharing 💧

[rob]

I've heard conflicting advice on tree root systems. I've heard deep roots make a stronger anchor and I've heard shallow roots have easier access to nutrients and moisture. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[sherrieblake]

Excellent! I’ve been wanting to do that!

[KT-]

How does it work after installing it? Do you fill pipe with water from the garden hose and let slowly absorb? Thanks for sharing

[elenidemos]

Slotted drainage pipe will also work & no drilling required.

[gregbutcher_musicplacecheck]

Wow, great job with the shovel? good luck pushing the wheel barrow? lol

[rogersenterprisesltd]

Great video! We're looking to do this on some new fruit trees we're planting but I'm concerned about root rot. Have you noticed any negative effects 2 years later? Thanks.