When you install a drip irrigat s
em, you can choose one of two varieties: above g
nd
below g
nd. The above g
nd
s
drips small amounts of water continuously onto the g
nd,
allows it to soak in. It is all regulated from a pressure controller, which ensures that the water just comes out at a drip in
ad of a spray or a stream. These pressure regulators are
y inexpensive. The whole drip s
em can be set up with a pressure regulator
a
hose with holes poked in it (although it is ideal for you to get a pipe designed for this type of use, I've fo
that the hose method works acceptably).
The erg
nd s
em is a bit more of a pain to install
maintain. But if you're really into the aesthetic aspect of y
don't w
any visible watering s
em, then you might consider it worth it. It's essentially the same as the above g
nd
s
, only a small trench is dug for the hose or pipe prior to any pl
ing. This allows the water direct access to the roots for the most watering efficiency. Plus, you can impress y
neighbors by having a beautiful
without e
going outside to water it! They'll be baffled.
To choose between the two sems, you need to take se
al things into account. Do you have the same pl
layout year
nd? If it is always changing, you probably won't w
to bury y
hose. It can be a pain to dig it up
re-align it with all y
new pl
s e
y year or so. Even if y
pl
layout ne
changes, you need to consider how much you really mind seeing a hose in y
. If it really bothers you to the extent that you're willing to work for a few h
s to get rid of it, then by all means bury it. But otherwise I would suggest staying above g
nd if for nothing else than the convenience of repairing
rearranging. One of the main adv
ages of the drip irrigat
s
em is its efficiency. In
ad of spraying large amounts of water willy-nilly like a hose does, it makes the most of y
precious water by putting it exactly where it is needed. It can also provide y
with const
watering, in
ad of just having to go thirsty whene
you're not a
nd to water it.
So if you're looking for an easy, cheap, convenient, efficient alternative watering method, you should go out to the
ing store today
purchase the necessary items to install a drip irrigat
s
em. I think you'll be surprised at how much easier it is to maintain a
after you have it.
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