This product is great for delivering water directly to the root zone. That's where the roots are. So, this product puts water right where it is needed most. I used to water my trees with my garden hose from the top like everybody else. It took a lot of time and I never knew for sure if the water was going down to the roots. Now I know the water is going down to the roots because I put the tip of this device into the soil and down around the roots. Then I turn on the water and my tree(s) say, "Thanks, I was very thirsty. You are the best caretaker ever.". That makes me feel good to know that my trees appreciate my efforts. My neighbors are jealous because they don't know why my trees look better than theirs. I'm not going to tell them my secret because I don't really like my neighbors very much.