TULSA, Oklahoma -
The lack of
rain is putting a strain on plenty of water bills as people try to keep their
yards lush and green. But now there's a new product on the market that's made
to help residents water less, while still maintaining the right amount of
moisture.
It's the
sound of summer: Sprinklers working overtime to make up for months with very
little rain.
"We're
watering twice a week, in each zone, for an hour. Right now and in some areas
we're watering a little bit more," said manager at All Sports Complex, Jeff
Higgins.
Seven
baseball diamonds are now being used as soccer fields at All Star Sports
Complex. That means more turf, more maintenance, and more money.
"It's been
a lot of water and a lot of high water bills the last two summers. So anything
to reduce that down will be definitely a benefit," Higgins said.
So this
summer, Higgins is trying something new to slash that spending: Ready Play's
Field Magic, a moisture retention product that's being used by teams like the
Yankee's, Rockies and even the Driller's.
David
Rollandini, a sales rep with AquaSmart Enterprises, the company that created
the product, says it works just as well in the backyard.
"It's an
advanced technology that we have patented that absorbs the water up to 12 times
its weight and then gradually releases that water and nutrients back into the
root system of the plant," Rollandini said.
Here's how
it works, the sand here is superabsorbent, so when you pour a little water on
it, it sort of turns into this slimy, sludgy substance, which ultimately
retains water and aims to save users time and money.
"Places
that water every single day or multiple times a day are able to cut back to
once or twice a week," said Rollandini.
Rollandini
says it can save consumers anywhere from 40 to 70 percent on their water bill,
while still getting the maximum benefit from every drop water used.
The
cost is about $50 for a 40 pound bag, which is good for a thousand square feet.
It applies a lot like Fertilizer, you just need a spreader and you should only
have to apply the product once a year.
Ready Play's Field Magic is a moisture retention product.
