FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
Which stake should I use & what are their wetting patterns?
- 8″ Stake: Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables & other Small Plants
- Waters up to: 20″ Deep & 12″ Wide
- 14″ Stake: Shrubs, Vines, Ornamental Trees & Large Potted Plants
- Waters up to: 24″ Deep & 14″ Wide
- 24″ Stake: Medium Trees: Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, Flowering Trees
- Waters up to: 36″ Deep & 18″ Wide
- 36″ Stake: Large/Extra Large trees, mature trees, palms
- Waters up to: 50″ Deep & 23″ Wide
Can I use a Hose with My DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes?
My tree is stressed or seems to be dying – can DEEP DRIP® help save my tree?
Will the cap crack or break if I hit it with a sledge hammer?
No, the cap for the 14”, 24”, and 36” stakes were specifically engineered to withstand the force of repeated hits by a 3-5 lb. sledgehammer. We’ve put this cap through serious R&D tests including driving a car over a cap numerous times, and hitting a cap over 1,000 times with a 5 lb. sledgehammer while installing.
The 8” cap does not need to be installed with a sledgehammer since it does not go as far into the ground. It is meant to be used with a rubber mallet and not a sledgehammer.
How do I use these stakes to fertilize?
After installing your stake, remove the top cap, and pour liquid or water soluble fertilizer/nutrients directly into the stake. Water will pass through and slowly dissolve nutrients, feeding your plants at the root. Evenly disperse your chosen fertilizer among all of the plant’s installed stakes. Read the package instructions carefully and remember not to over-fertilize or burn your plants’ roots!
What are the recommended flow rates for my DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes?
Is there an installation video I can watch?
Yes, there is a video available below.
Can DEEP DRIP® be used to water my grass lawn?
We do not recommend using DEEP DRIP Watering stakes for grass lawns. The stakes deliver water deep below ground and can’t replace the traditional surface watering that large patches of grass need. It would take far too many stakes to properly water your entire space. For grass lawns we still recommend using sprinklers with your areas recommended lawn watering times.
Getting Started
Which stake should I use & what are their wetting patterns?
- 8″ Stake: Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables & other Small Plants
- Waters up to: 20″ Deep & 12″ Wide
- 14″ Stake: Shrubs, Vines, Ornamental Trees & Large Potted Plants
- Waters up to: 24″ Deep & 14″ Wide
- 24″ Stake: Medium Trees: Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, Flowering Trees
- Waters up to: 36″ Deep & 18″ Wide
- 36″ Stake: Large/Extra Large trees, mature trees, palms
- Waters up to: 50″ Deep & 23″ Wide
Can I use a Hose with My DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes?
Yes, to use a hose with the DEEP DRIP® stakes, create a flood irrigation system with a small well or berm around your plant, rather than directly putting the hose into the stake. Directly inserting a hose into the stake will force water to enter too quickly; flooding the root zone and possibly damaging your plant.
My tree is stressed or seems to be dying – can DEEP DRIP® help save my tree?
Will the cap crack or break if I hit it with a sledge hammer?
No, the cap for the 14”, 24”, and 36” stakes were specifically engineered to withstand the force of repeated hits by a 3-5 lb. sledgehammer. We’ve put this cap through serious R&D tests including driving a car over a cap numerous times, and hitting a cap over 1,000 times with a 5 lb. sledgehammer while installing.
The 8” cap does not need to be installed with a sledgehammer since it does not go as far into the ground. It is meant to be used with a rubber mallet and not a sledgehammer.
How do I use these stakes to fertilize?
After installing your stake, remove the top cap, and pour liquid or water soluble fertilizer/nutrients directly into the stake. Water will pass through and slowly dissolve nutrients, feeding your plants at the root. Evenly disperse your chosen fertilizer among all of the plant’s installed stakes. Read the package instructions carefully and remember not to over-fertilize or burn your plants’ roots!
What are the recommended flow rates for my DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes?
Is there an installation video I can watch?
Yes, there is a video available below.
Can DEEP DRIP® be used to water my grass lawn?
We do not recommend using DEEP DRIP Watering stakes for grass lawns. The stakes deliver water deep below ground and can’t replace the traditional surface watering that large patches of grass need. It would take far too many stakes to properly water your entire space. For grass lawns we still recommend using sprinklers with your areas recommended lawn watering times.
I have very hard soil, made mostly of clay or rock, can a DEEP DRIP® stake really go into my soil?
Tough surfaces may make you feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, but that’s exactly why you need DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes. Our stakes are perfect for tough soil. Compacted soil only allows for water to reach 3-4” into the ground, even after surface watering for hours. Using DEEP DRIP® stakes allows you to water from 20-50” (depending on stake size) into compacted soil and guarantees deep root growth in even the toughest of places.
As for installation, pre-saturating the soil and/or using a soil softener around the area is recommended.
You may also find it helpful to use a 1.25” auger bit to pre-drill a hole where you wish to place the stake. If you hit a rock or a boulder when hammering your stake in, it will need to be moved.
Will my DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes hold up under extreme temperatures?
I live in a rainy area with plenty of water for my plants. Do I still need DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes?
What’s the best way to water soil with a high saline content?
Different Climates
I have very hard soil, made mostly of clay or rock, can a DEEP DRIP® stake really go into my soil?
Tough surfaces may make you feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, but that’s exactly why you need DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes. Our stakes are perfect for tough soil. Compacted soil only allows for water to reach 3-4” into the ground, even after surface watering for hours. Using DEEP DRIP® stakes allows you to water from 20-50” (depending on stake size) into compacted soil and guarantees deep root growth in even the toughest of places.
As for installation, pre-saturating the soil and/or using a soil softener around the area is recommended.
You may also find it helpful to use a 1.25” auger bit to pre-drill a hole where you wish to place the stake. If you hit a rock or a boulder when hammering your stake in, it will need to be moved.
Will my DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes hold up under extreme temperatures?
I live in a rainy area with plenty of water for my plants. Do I still need DEEP DRIP® Watering Stakes?
What’s the best way to water soil with a high saline content?
In areas with a higher saline content using both an emitter head at the surface in combination with DEEP DRIP® will help leach the salt out of the soil.
Different Climates
Special Cases
Can I reposition or remove my stakes?
Would the 8” stakes work with two liter soda bottles?
Much like directly using a hose, attaching a bottle directly to the stake will likely flood the stake with too much water too quickly, leading to possible root damage.
Instead, either flood irrigate your garden or use a drip line with an adjustable emitter head.
Special Cases
Can I reposition or remove my stakes?
Would the 8” stakes work with two liter soda bottles?
Much like directly using a hose, attaching a bottle directly to the stake will likely flood the stake with too much water too quickly, leading to possible root damage.
Instead, either flood irrigate your garden or use a drip line with an adjustable emitter head.
Do you offer returns through your website?
How long will my order take to ship?
Standard shipping time is 7-10 business days. Tracking numbers will be emailed to customer.
Shipping & Returns
Do you offer returns through your website?
How long will my order take to ship?
Standard shipping time is 7-10 business days. Tracking numbers will be emailed to customer.
Shipping & Returns
How to buy
Can I buy DEEP DRIP® stakes in bulk?
Yes, our stakes are available in bulk to qualified customers after completing our approval process. Our special bulk pricing categories are agriculture, commercial, landscaping, government/parks, and non-profit or education. We also have applications available to become a wholesaler or distributor. Check out our special applications page for more details on buying in bulk.
Can I purchase DEEP DRIP® in-store?
Can I get DEEP DRIP® internationally?
How to Buy
Can I buy DEEP DRIP® stakes in bulk?
Yes, our stakes are available in bulk to qualified customers after completing our approval process. Our special bulk pricing categories are agriculture, commercial, landscaping, government/parks, and non-profit or education. We also have applications available to become a wholesaler or distributor. Check out our special applications page for more details on buying in bulk.