Rachio Smart Hose Timer

IDI sells the parts to connect the RQ to a hose bib and we even sell hose bib timers, so no, you do not need a sprinkler system.

Yes it is, and when setting the RQ valve, be conservative on water and set it to fi ll once during the cycle (1 gallon).

We have not experienced any root damage to installs with existing trees and bushes, although you do want to be careful selecting an area to dig or drill.

No, in fact after over 3 years of testing we have not seen any devices attract or fill with roots. However if roots started growing inside the device is easy to clean out

Yes, the RQ is designed for liquid or granular fertilizers as well as pest treatments very effectively.

Granular fertilizers can be used in the RQ, although our testing shows that liquid fertilizers are more effective.

No, we recommend putting straight liquid fertilizer in the chambers and allow it to mix i n the RQ and dispense to the roots

Yes you can, ideally to a ½ drip line directly into the valve on the RQ. Be careful to balance volume between the RQ and the rest of the system

The RWS has several different sizes available and you have to know the soil conditions and tree needs before buying. Also there is no way to increase or decrease water volume in the RWS and no practical way to fertilize in their device. With the Root Quencher you can adjust the flow, the depth of the device and mix fertilizer in the chamber. One size fits all needs

The Tree Gator is a bag that is placed around the tree trunk filled with water that seeps into the ground to water. The RQ waters in the ground at the roots.