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"Dammetjies" now available in the UK and Europe
as "DAM-IT"
Good news for gardeners is that the Dammetjie has
been renamed the DAM-IT and is now available in the United Kingdom
and Europe (see Trade Inquiries page for
contact details). Inventor Geoff Bird said the
water-saving “dammetjie” was a uniquely South African word meaning
“little dam”. However it was not likely to be understood in European
countries so it had been decided to rename the water saving device
as DAM-IT in the UK and Europe. “It is exactly the
same product, manufactured in South Africa, which we are exporting
to Europe. The new name DAM-IT is descriptive enough to tell
gardeners to save water by damming it up around the roots of their
plants, especially if planting on sloping ground.
“Not only does it save water, but the DAM-IT allows gardeners to
measure exactly how much water they are giving each plant. This is a
saving in itself as it prevents over-watering.”
Drought conditions in the UK
ENGLAND is currently experiencing its worst drought in 100 years.
Two exceptionally dry winters have left ground water supplies at
record low levels – with no quick solution in sight.
And any decent summer rainfall is likely to have a limited effect as
plants and other vegetation will soak it up whilst hot temperatures
will result in evaporation.
Hosepipe bans are in place across several regions – meaning the
watering of plants has become extremely laborious for gardeners.
We believe DAM-IT could play an important role in helping UK
gardeners use water wisely.
The simple, yet brilliant, design of DAM-IT means water goes
straight to where it is needed – the root system. Not a drop is
wasted.
For ground water levels to return to normal levels, this winter will
have to be exceptionally wet.
Without this, hosepipe bans and other drought enforcement schemes
are likely to remain in place for some considerable time.
We urge you to use your head by using water wisely by using DAM-IT.
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