ArborRain™ Hydration System, 32 Gallon

5 Stars great for this drought!

Kathryn S. from TX wrote (October 13, 2011):

I really like this hydration device, very simple and easy to use. You must level the ground first around the tree, we used mulch to do this. The only issue is a minor one hopefully, the tabs that keep the circle together connect with velcro, all the velcro has come unglued from the tabs, the Texas heat just melts the glue.

4 Stars Like big size

K.R.T. 25 yrs as greenskeeper from MI wrote (October 13, 2011):

Product worked as described. I had these on B&B trees and although they didn't drain totally on an uneven surface they were big enough to do the job. A litle tough to close the valve when full. Good price.

4 Stars Keeping plants watered

Steve G. Landscaper from wrote (September 28, 2011):

This Product does very well. Save time and water by targeting the area directly close to the plant.

1 Star Nozzles clog, water does not drain

Richard G. from FL wrote (September 26, 2011):

We purchased this system for a large street tree project in hopes that they would provide water in addition to what we applied with our water truck. Very disappointed in how the two nozzles would not drain either because they were bent over under the weight of the water bag, or they would clog as you opened the bag to add water and invariably some dirt or mulch would enter the bag. Tried to improve flow by removing filter on nozzles but even so, did poor job. Many trees died due to lack of water. Nowhere near as good as the upright green bags. Needs to have more than two nozzles and nozzles need to be flush with bag, not a 90 degree elbow design. Ordered over 100 and will be returning for refund.

A.M. Leonard responds: Periodic checking of any hydration system is just good practice, and all hydration devices can be susceptible to water blockage due to soil/mulch contamination entering inside the hydrator while filling. For this reason, the AR20 and AR32 are designed with removable emitters to

4 Stars Drought

T. Kirkland from TX wrote (September 26, 2011):

We are in the middle of a 100 year drought. The arbor rain has been a great tool to assist in the survival of our trees. We are under heavy water restriction so its use has been beneficial and a water saver.