Keep plants healthy and avoid guesswork with the Snail Stake Rain Gauge — a decorative, stake-style rain gauge that measures rainfall accurately and installs quickly. Key benefits Precise plant care: Know exactly how much rain your plants received so you can adjust watering schedules and prevent under- or over-watering. Decorative and discreet: The realistic snail shape adds a pleasant accent to beds and borders while performing a practical function. Durable and reliable: Metal and ABS construction resists the elements and delivers consistent, season-after-season rainfall readings. Fast setup and use: The stake design with an easy-to-install ground spike lets you place the gauge in minutes and get immediate, usable rainfall data. What it does Function: Measures and reports accumulated rainfall so you can time irrigation accurately. Installation: Stake-style design with ground spike for straightforward placement in soil. Materials and performance: Built from metal and ABS for durability and reliable measurement performance outdoors. Use scenarios Vegetable garden: Confirm recent rainfall before turning on irrigation to prevent waterlogged soil and protect root systems. After storm monitoring: Quickly determine how much rain your landscape received to plan drainage checks or follow-up watering. Container gardening and planters: Use alongside pots and raised beds to decide when supplemental watering is necessary. Practical details Designed for outdoor garden use as a stake-mounted rain gauge. Combines practical measurement with an attractive snail-shaped design for functional garden décor. Simple to install, durable in typical outdoor conditions, and intended to provide accurate rainfall information to guide watering decisions. Place the snail stake rain gauge where it is exposed to rainfall, read the measurement after precipitation, and adjust your watering schedule for healthier plants and more efficient water use.