As a lifelong gardener, I’ve always been passionate about cultivating plants, whether it’s vegetables in my backyard or vibrant flowering plants in my garden beds. But for years, I struggled with one critical aspect of gardening: properly watering my plants. It wasn’t for lack of effort—every day, I’d water them carefully, but it seemed like no matter what I did, the results were inconsistent.

I used to rely on a garden hose, spraying water high into the air to mimic rain, letting it fall on my plants. I later discovered this approach was doing more harm than good. Watering plants this way in the heat of the summer caused the sun’s rays to magnify through the droplets, scorching the leaves. Worse yet, the moisture on the leaves attracted bugs and insects, further damaging the plants.

Determined to improve my methods, I started educating myself on how to properly hydrate plants. I learned that plants thrive best when their roots have direct access to moisture. Keeping the soil around the roots consistently moist, rather than wetting the foliage, made my plants healthier, stronger, and more productive.

However, as I began watering at the soil level, I ran into new problems. Most of the water would run off, following the path of gravity, sinking only a few inches before evaporating in the heat. The water wasn’t reaching the roots where it was needed most. I also noticed that the runoff was encouraging weed growth around my plants, adding even more challenges to my gardening routine.

This experience got me thinking: what if there was a way to trap water around the base of the plant, directing it straight to the roots while keeping the surrounding soil weed-free? That idea stuck with me, and I began envisioning a solution—a circular vessel that could hold and channel water to the plant’s root zone.

The concept felt simple, but the journey to create it was anything but. I decided to take matters into my own hands, investing in a 3D printer and teaching myself how to use CAD software. With no prior experience, I spent countless hours learning, experimenting, and refining my designs. There were many trials, errors, and adjustments, but I was determined to bring my idea to life.

Eventually, I created the first prototype of the Garden Water Ring. It was a circular device that encircled the plant, holding water in place and ensuring it soaked directly down to the roots. Not only did it improve the health and productivity of my plants, but it also drastically reduced water waste and kept weeds at bay.

At one point, I thought to myself, “Surely, someone has already invented something like this.” I searched the internet extensively, expecting to find similar products, but to my surprise, nothing existed. That realization gave me the confidence to pursue this project fully.

The Garden Water Ring became more than just a tool for my own garden—it became a solution I wanted to share with others. It’s simple to use, easy to add or remove as needed, and incredibly effective in conserving water and improving plant growth.

Today, I’m proud to say the Garden Water Ring is not just an idea—it’s a patented product that solves real problems for gardeners everywhere. It represents years of dedication, learning, and perseverance, and I hope it makes gardening easier and more rewarding for everyone who uses it.

Thank you for your time,

Richard Gauthier
President: Garden Water Ring