1. How long can I leave my plants without watering?
2. How does water get to the plant?
3. Why would I want a Filter/Overflow Kit?
4. How do I install the Filter/Overflow Kit?
5. How does the Filter/Overflow Kit work?
6. How much do the Wagons weigh?
7. How much do the Carts weigh?

There is no set answer due to many factors: Plant size, indoor or outdoor, type of plant, humidity which changes.
Most plants will do fine for at least one month. Algae should not be a problem since there is no light getting into the water
reservoir. You will have to experiment with your own plants and placements to see what works best for your plants.

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How does water get to the plant?

The water is drawn out of the water reservoir via wicking action, which is a passive capillary movement of water
(Wet to dry osmosis). The plant will draw the moisture out of the potting soil mixture as needed, so you do not have
to worry about over watering your plants ever again.

Rate of water movement through the soil, or permeability, is important. If water moves through the soil too fast, it drains
away before plants can use it. On the other hand, if movement is too slow, water will run off downhill before it has time to
soak into the soil, leaving plants without any water again.

Although many factors are taken into consideration, soil permeability is usually determined by soil texture
(the size of soil particles). Soil requires both water and oxygen (air) to support strong plant growth. Water and
oxygen are found in pore spaces between soil particles. The ideal soil is a combination of sand, silt and clay. Sand
provides fast drainage and good aeration (high permeability), but does not hold water very well. Clay is good for
its water  holding ability, but extremely low in supplying air to the soil (low permeability). As water fills the space
between soil particles, it drives air out. In soils with a high proportion of clay, water remains a long time in the pore
spaces and the roots are deprived of oxygen for many hours. With some plants, this temporary lack of oxygen is
very damaging. It is very easy to drown plants in a clay soil.

Soil particles attract water molecules. This allows water to move in all directions in the soil, even upwards, against
the force of gravity. This movement is called capillary action. Capillary action is important to plant growth because it
makes water available to the plant roots even after the top of the soil has dried out.

After watering, gravity pulls the water downward, often past the depth plant roots have grown. The soil particles attract
water molecules and pull them upward so that water is available to be used by the plant roots. The size of soil particles
determines how quickly and how far water will be pulled upward. In sandy soils, which have larger particles and larger
pore spaces, capillary action will be rapid, but water will not move as far. In soils with smaller particles and smaller
pore spaces, movement of water will be slower, but will be pulled higher than in sandy soils. This is one of the reasons
sandy soils dry out quickly. Plants grown in sandy soils need more water than those grown in clay or loamy soils.

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Why would I want a Filter/Overflow Kit?

The Overflow tube prevents the reservoir water from getting too high, thus preventing root rot. The filter is needed
to support your soil mixture and to keep your reservoir water free of dirt. The filter also serves as a moisture "mat"
to evenly wet your soil. The wicks are necessary to aid in upward capillary movement to the filter.

We make our Carriages out of treated lumber for added outdoor life. Treated lumber contains arsenic that can leach
into your flowers or vegetables. The Filter/Overflow Kit also contains a liner for your Carriage. The liner holds water in
and protects your plants and vegetables from any chemical leaching. Without the liner, you won't be able to benefit
from the water reservoir/wicking features.

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How do I install the Filter/Overflow Kit?

Follow this link for installation instructions

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How much do the wagons weigh?

The average ship weight of a wagon is 225 pounds. The Kiosk's weight is 325 pounds. All of the wagons are able to
hold up to 320 pounds of soil or merchandise. Although the wheels roll, we suggest placing the wagon where you
want to display it before decorating.

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How much do the Carts weigh?

The Buckboard Cart weighs approximately 140 pounds. It is able to hold up to 200 pounds centered weight.
The Peddlers Cart weighs approximately 350 pounds.
The Step Box Cart weighs approximately 100 pounds.

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