Possible problems
How to adjust the watering time for the garden?
Watering time depends on the location of the installation. Proper adjustment of the watering time involves continuous testing and observation when watering plants on the vertical garden. For more information, please visit the page on watering vertical gardens.
What to do when water is dripping from the front of the garden?
Most likely, this is caused by a piece of felt shifting between the panels. In such cases, water seeks an outlet. To fix this issue, start the irrigation system and locate the spot where the dripping occurs. Once you identify the area, tuck in any protruding pieces of felt, usually found at the corners or the lower part of the panel.
Sometimes, a leaf may grow in a way that directs water outward, or a root may protrude. To prevent water dripping, remove identified leaves and roots.
Learn how to arrange the felt.
Stretched felt – an element of a vertical garden
Correct placement of felt in a vertical garden
Why do white deposits sometimes appear on the felt?
White deposits are caused by lime, other materials in the water, or very high pH. To remove the deposits that form, you should use distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle. This should dissolve the deposits. Learn how to clean felt from white deposits.
What if water is flowing out of the garden’s catchment gutter?
If such a situation occurs, it is most likely caused by a clogged drain. The drain may be clogged, for example, by plant debris or other contaminants, but also by plant roots that can grow into the sewer drain as the plants grow.
Why is the garden with an open water circuit not being watered?
Potential reasons for the garden not being watered include:
- Lack of water in the main water supply – check the main water valve.
- Lack of water in the vertical garden irrigation system – check the water valve at the control.
- Lack of electrical power to the controller – the plug may not be correctly inserted into the socket. If it is, check if there is power in the socket. If there is no power to the ORBIT controller, it will display NO/AC.
- Turned-off irrigation controller – check if the controller is in the AUTO position.
- Clogged drippers – turn on the irrigation system manually and check if the drippers are working correctly.
Why is the garden with a closed water circuit (with a tank) not being watered?
Potential reasons for the lack of watering in the garden with a tank:
- Damaged pump – there is a possibility of damage when there is no water in the tank or when pumping contaminated water. Disconnect the pump from the controller and connect it directly to an outlet to check if it works.
- Lack of water in the tank – check the water level in the tank. It should be filled with water to the top at least once a week. The pump should always be submerged in water.
- Contaminated water tank – check the cleanliness of the tank and the correct operation of the pump.
- Misadjusted controller – check the settings of the controller.
- Clogged drippers – turn on the irrigation system manually and check if the drippers are working properly.
Why are some plants drying out while others receive water?
The irrigation line with drippers is typically installed in the upper row. Each lower part of the pocket becomes moist during watering. Therefore, it is necessary for the plant placed in the pocket to touch its bottom.
To prevent plants from drying out, you should:
- Check each plant to ensure it fits snugly into the pocket.
- Make sure each plant touches the bottom fold of each pocket.
- Water more frequently but for shorter periods.
- Swap the positions of wet and dry plants.
- Use composted soil (which absorbs water better).
On this page, the most important tips for possible issues related to the vertical garden have been included. More useful information can be found on our homepage, in the section on potential problems with vertical gardens. In that place, all issues are described in more detail.