Surround can't effectively be applied with a hose-end sprayer. The community garden should be able to understand that a 1-2 gallon sprayer is no different than a hose sprayer - you can put organic or non-organic materials in both. Scott This post was edited by scottfsmith on Thu, Jun 5, 14 at 14:20

Okay, while no one was looking *smirk*, I did some quick research and found three types of products that might be good, I might get all three for different purposes. One is the Gilmour Air-o-matic hose end sprayer, adjustable dial for dilutions (16 different kinds, from one to ten tsp per gallon) and a hose sprayer squeeze handle at the end. I'm not sure how much it holds but it seems pretty good. Internet searches turn up with several different kinds ranging from 15-25 dollars. Then there are those generic spray air pumps you get at your local gardening or hardware store. And there are also "syphonex" applicators that go directly between the faucet and hose and apply the liquid to the water stream as it flows. Perhaps I might use the former for teas that can't come in contact with chlorinated water or smaller weeding applications, and the latter for larger applications like with fertilizer mixes. Feel free to add anything!

Kristy, I pull a 30 or 50 gallon drum lying sideways in my little wagon with my riding lawn mower. George made me a little hose that is attached to something like a hoe handle and when I get to the next plant I want to water I just hold the handle down and the water runs out from gravity. The best thing to do is to set something under the back end of the drum, so it will be slightly elevated. Therefore the water will run out. I mix all kinds of fertilizers in there. I add them first, then add the water. That way it is mixed very well by the time I get to the first plants. Works very well for me but then I have a HUGE AREA to water. Needless to say I make many trips with the wagon and mower each day. (frown) IT's more like a job than and love for gardening. But like someone before me said, ahhh the pains we will go to to take care of our plants. I'm still praying for rain here..... wanna help me pray? Then we can skip the watering for a day or so. Good Luck and Happy Gardening, I'm going to haul water right now before I get ready for church. P.S. I never could get that tagged thing to work for me!

When you get the adjustment right they work very well. Probably waste some material, but the labor they save is worth it. Al