Well I have mixed feelings about the drip spikes now. Seems they get clogged very easily with the normal grit in the pots and this prevents the water from being applied to the plants. I am going to persist with them as I feel that when they work they work well. However, this is an intrinsic design flaw worth sharing with everyone.
My mind is contemplating strategies to overcome this problem, and one that immediately comes to mind is to get some PVC piping the width, and length, of the spike and sit the spike inside the tube. This will keep the soil away from the spike, thus it should not become clogged as easily as appears to occur now. Further, it still delivers the H2O directly to the plants root zone. Sounds like a trip to the The Big Kids Toy Shop is on the cards.
Actually, it will be a bit of an adventure visiting Bunnings Warehouse down here. All the ones I have seen look absolutely huge and I have not set foot in any of them. Definately time to correct that over the weekend me thinks. I need some more RichGro Pro Mix at any rate.
Or you could just wrap them in a piece of window screening.
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Strange, I have never seen a drip spike. I use drippers but these work above the plant and as they never clog I may stick with these, even though the spikes may deliver directly to the roots I find that the water from normal drippers permeates through potting mixture quite easily anyway.
Our drip spikes – 2 diff brands- always clog with dirt, we’re forever bashing them to get the soil out every couple of days. Will be interested to see if the pipe idea works !
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Sire – I’ve never seen a drip spike either! I’m really glad you said that, there was me feeling like the only one!
I have to confess I have never seen a drip spike either. I would be interested in checking them out, and from what you all are saying they need some design modifications. Listen up all inventors out there!
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ever used the glass water globule spikes? those are my favorite. not sure what the real name is
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Just found your blog and wanted to let you know how much I look forward to reading more. My greenhouse is in a terrible state of disrepair, but reading all your tips here gets me inspired to tackle it!
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Thanks for the info on the drip spikes. I’ve been thinking about using them but wondered how effective they are. But a problem like the clogging wouldn’t deter me if all it takes is a little ingenuity in modification. I’ll have to give them a try and see for myself I suppose.
I will admit that my curiosity has been peaked. Were you able to resolve your issue with the drip spikes? How did it go? Did the PVC pipe work or did you find you needed to go another direction?
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Pleased to find the drip spike was not some reference to winning at World of Warcraft – a fair suspicion, given this blog is devoted to “geekdom” as well as gardening. I am reading around gardening-keen blogs to get ideas for how to cultivate some life on my inner-city balcony. Our host Shadowknight has plenty of persistence and practical ideas to share. Ta.
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The big stores really try to help if you find someone who is helpful seek them out next visit.
Good read. Keep up the good work.
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I think you should modify it and then show us how incase we would like to get some and modify them. That would be a great post.
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I’ve been seeing glass globe drip spikes advertised on television recently. Have you tried these, or even heard of ‘em?
Here is a version from Target.com… the ones on t.v. look similar but slightly different shaped with brighter colors to chose from.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-0943335-9674261?asin=B000FHAJ90&AFID=Nextag&LNM=B000FHAJ90|Set_of_2_Glass_Plant_Watering_Balls&ref=tgt_adv_XSN10001
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Very interesting post. I’m always looking for gardening tips. I’m currently sprucing up my lawn with a liriope groundcover. What do you think of liriope ?
I have never had any luck with drip spikes. Everytime I try to use them they just get clogged which keeps them from doing their job. So frustrating.
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I am gonna have to try these drip spikes. Thanks for the info.
Drip spikes have saved my garden a time or two. I love em.
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I have found this post while searching google and I am glad I found it.
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I think I will have to try this!! Sounds Good!
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I actually have encountered this problem as well. When I called the 800 number I was on hold for ages. I guess it wasn’t a unique problem. Thanks for sharing this!
Sounds interesting.. I will surely try this. I have same problem and glad that I found your site.
Thanks for sharing this. I will keep this in mind when I am at Home Depot!
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Thanks, that’s a very interesting read for me, I’ve been really enjoying checking up your posts from time to time.
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Thank you so much for the great share.
Thanks, it was certainly a great read for me, I’ll be looking forward for more of your articles.
Personally, I have not seen a drip spike before. What is that? Anyway, thanks for the tip!
awesome info..
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Great information. Thanks a lot!
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