Innovative Irrigation Solutions from Lite-Soil for Landscapers

Water management is a critical aspect of gardening, and efficient irrigation is more relevant than ever. For landscapers seeking innovative ways to reduce water usage, the market has expanded significantly with various options available.

Austrian company Lite-Soil has recently introduced its cutting-edge direct irrigation technologies to the French market, catering to all types of plants. This initiative promises to enhance water conservation practices in landscaping.

Lite-Strips: Innovative 100% Biodegradable Water Retainers for All Plant Types

Lite-Strips are lightweight, brown or white strips with a remarkable water storage capacity. Just 10 liters of Lite-Strips mixed with soil or substrate can retain up to 9 liters of water. To put this into perspective, Lite-Strips can retain water eight times more effectively than clay balls!

How Do They Work?

These textile bands function like an underground sponge. When mixed with soil or substrate at a rate of 5 to 10% of the volume, they absorb rainwater or irrigation. Through capillarity, they evenly distribute water according to the plant's needs while promoting soil aeration and reducing compaction.

Applications

• Lawns and Sports Fields: Ideal for establishing grass, whether seeded or rolled. They stabilize the ground, promote rapid greening, and ensure quick growth.
• Tree Planting and Root Balls: They help young trees and shrubs adapt, especially in sandy or peat-poor soils (recommend using 10 to 20 liters of Lite-Strips per planting hole).
• Green Roofs and Facades: Their lightweight nature minimizes structural load while maintaining consistent moisture levels.
• Planters, Raised Beds, and Vegetable Gardens: A perfect solution for significantly reducing watering frequency, particularly beneficial for secondary residences or urban landscaping.

LITE-NET: The Underground Water and Air Distribution Network

The non-woven LITE-NET operates on the same high capillarity principle as Lite-Strips but in a three-dimensional stretchable net form. Installed underground at the root level, it acts as a network of veins, delivering water and air uniformly over a large area.

Usage Guidelines

• Planting Large-Diameter Trees: The LITE-NET Tree envelops the root ball during planting. Its 13 cm open mesh allows roots to grow freely through the net while anchoring securely. For urban trees, it can be connected to irrigation bags to direct water deep down, preventing surface evaporation and mold.
• Slope Vegetalization and Erosion Control: Used on the surface during growth or buried for permanent action, LITE-NET retains rainwater and ensures up to 50% better greening performance than traditional coconut mats, while storing six times more water long-term.
• Green Roofs: When combined with LITE-STRIPS, it provides optimal ventilation and irrigation without adding weight to the roof.

Eco-Responsible Technology Available in Three Materials

All LITE-SOIL products are made in Europe and are tailored to the lifespan of your projects with three material variants:

1. BIO1 (100% cellulose/wood fibers): Fully biodegradable and compostable in 1 to 2 years. Ideal for annual plants, rolled grass installation, and initial vegetation phases.
2. BIO5 (70% PLA and 30% cellulose fibers): Biodegradable and compostable in the medium term (in 5 to 10 years). Suitable for perennial plants and temporary landscaping projects.
3. PP (100% polypropylene): A permanent, highly durable non-woven material designed for long-term underground irrigation, trees, and sports fields.

Bluelite-Net: Premium Irrigation System for Sports Fields and Golf Courses

For expansive areas like football fields, golf greens, and public parks, BLUELITE-NET offers the most advanced underground irrigation solution on the market.

This system integrates a flexible drip hose with a robust non-woven protective cover (BLUELITE-COVER), laid directly on the LITE-NET distribution net.

• Significant Savings: Achieve up to 70% water savings compared to traditional spray irrigation due to zero evaporation.
• No Barriers: Prevents root intrusion and clogging of drippers from fine soil particles with continuous textile protection.
• Uninterrupted Use: Lawns and sports fields remain accessible at all times, even during watering cycles, making it ideal for mowing or matches.

About LITE-SOIL France

LITE-SOIL technology is represented in France by their commercial agency Urbaouest, located in Vendée. For personalized technical advice on your projects, to request a complete catalog, or to receive samples, contact Development Manager:

• Contact: Florent GENDREAU
• Phone: +33 (0)6 13 49 74 74
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: lite-soil.com