MEET MATABI The team at Outside & In test drove some of Matabi’s top products for plant care this summer! Check out the products we think you need to invest in for the season ahead! Matabi designs and manufactures spraying solutions for plant care. These sprayers are designed to both be effective in applying treatments, whilst respecting the environment and minimising the use of water and product. Having studied homeowner trends, Matabi designs solutions around these needs, adapting them to suit each plant parent. They pride themselves on a design technology that guarantees consistent spraying throughout the treatment process. Matabi has a large worldwide network, operating from 14 countries and using their vast knowledge with over 50 years of experience, to develop solutions that make your job easier and save you effort in the spraying process. They have a vast range of sprayers and accessories which allow you to adapt to the needs of each spraying requirement. Here are some of our favourites:
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Berry 1.5 – A compact compression sprayer with a useful 1 litre capacity. USE: in small gardens and balconies.
It has great stability due to the wide base and is suitable for the application of products of a natural origin. The sprayer has a translucent tank which makes it very easy to see the level of liquid inside. It has an ergonomic design with an integrated safety valve which means that you can’t over-pressurise it and it also has an adjustable nozzle for different spraying requirements. RSP: R315
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Berry 7– The bigger sister to the Berry 1.5! This compression sprayer has a 5 litre capacity. USE: in medium-sized gardens.
It has a handle integrated into the tank which makes for easy carrying and also has a strap so that it can be carried on the shoulder. It has a 1.3m hose with a fibreglass lance and changeable nozzzles to allow for different spraying applications. The built-in safety valve automatically releases excess pressure, and the wide mouth allows for easy refilling. RSP: R985
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Evolution 15 LTC - Battery powered sprayer with a 15 litre capacity. USE: bring on those large gardens.
This sprayer has an 18-volt rechargeable lithium-ion battery and offers an effortless, consistent spraying experience. There are two spraying settings for herbicides and insecticides. It has a fibreglass lance, reinforced hose and a stainless steel handle. It offers instant start-up spraying and one battery charge allows you to spray approximately 180 litres (about 12 tanks)! RSP: R6,599
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Selecta 2 – Lightweight and functional compression sprayer with a 1.5 litre capacity, it is also available in a number of trendy colours.
It has a translucent level indicator and an adjustable nozzle. RSP: R245
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