I3 Planters is a Patent Pending design that means “integrating illumination & irrigation”, and represents combining a safe, Low Voltage (12 volts) Landscape Light Fixture with a Planter that has automatic watering capability.

Do I need to have an automatic sprinkler system?

No, you do not need to have an automatic sprinkler system. You can still automate watering with a garden hose, an i3 Planter Hose Adapter Kit (click here to purchase online), and a separate Planter Hose Timer (click here to see how or purchase online).

If you do have an automatic sprinkling system in place, the adapter to tap into your sprinkler head is included with every i3 Planter (click here to see how).

If I want to drip irrigate my other container plantings could I tap-off additional lines from the same sys-tem?

Yes. Fairly easily too. But you will need to make sure the water supply line from either the sprinkler head system or the water hose system can deliver enough water pressure up to your hanging baskets before you redirect some of the water to other planters. We recommend you visit one of these two websites or contact a local lawn sprinkling contractor for more information regarding how to set-up a drip irrigation system that is best suited for your home. (www.orbitonline.com) or (www.raindrip.com)

I have hanging basket locations in both sun and shade... how can I control amount and frequency of watering?

The amount of water given to each i3 Planter can be set at 0 gals. up to 10 gals. per hour by adjusting the Stake Emitter located at the basket end of the hanger. The frequency of watering is controlled by the Automatic Sprinkling System Zone Controller or the Battery Operated Hose Timer. Both systems will typically give you a lot of watering flexibility, and with the adjustable stake emitter you’ll be able to accommodate a huge variety of plant and flower watering schedules.