Modular, self contained, engineered irrigation landscape and flower bed panel
OwnerJoe Don Bylesinventor
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Abstract
A ornamental planting landscape irrigation distribution and reservoir product and method ecosystem employing a substantially continuous panel on the soil surface on which ornamental landscape plantings is placed or produced, the panel having a primary, lateral water distribution structure which distributes water from a water charging inlet through the lateral area to the panel periphery, where it is restrained, the primary water distribution structure being such that when filled with water or completely submerged in water air is trapped by the gaps and spaces of the material for ornamental landscape plant usage.
Claims17
An irrigation apparatus for supplying irrigation water to the root zone of a planting area for a landscaped bed or flower bed comprising:
- a substantially continuous panel of porous material extending throughout the planting area, said porous material having spaces allowing movement of irrigation water through said panel and trapping of air within said panel;
- said spaces being of sufficient size to allow plant roots to grow therethrough;
- a fluid charge inlet associated with the panel;
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- said panel having sufficient depth for plant roots to grow wholly within the panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.