Since 1977 we've watched homeowners make the wrong choices in their drip irrigation designs and purchases. As the owner of Drip Rite Irrigation Products, I felt compelled to assist in the process whenever possible. But, often times, homeowners still went to their local big box or hardware store, unsure of exactly what they needed, and unaware that they were paying a higher price for inferior products overall.
Because of this, we decided to author a drip irrigation system guide. Inside we offer you not only concrete information, but also step-by-step design and installation instructions. But, best of all, we also offer you professional grade products at extremely reasonable prices. Please feel free to check around.
Because of this, we decided to author a drip irrigation system guide. Inside we offer you not only concrete information, but also step-by-step design and installation instructions. But, best of all, we also offer you professional grade products at extremely reasonable prices. Please feel free to check around.
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Drip irrigation is a method of applying slow, steady, and precise amounts of water and nutrients to specific areas of trees, vines, ground covers, potted plants, or shrubs. At a slow application rate, water seeps into the soil and moves laterally by capillary action beneath the soil's surface.
An adequate section of the root zone of the plant is maintained with moisture close to soil capacity, providing a soil-to-water-to-plant relationship which is conductive to better plant growth.Thus, smaller quantities of water are used to the utmost efficiency. And no more pulling around the garden hose or sprinkler!
An adequate section of the root zone of the plant is maintained with moisture close to soil capacity, providing a soil-to-water-to-plant relationship which is conductive to better plant growth.Thus, smaller quantities of water are used to the utmost efficiency. And no more pulling around the garden hose or sprinkler!
While drip irrigation was designed with commercial agriculture in mind, millions have already discovered the advantages of this type of irrigation system which applies water equally well to landscaping trees, shrubs, and container plants. Accurate amounts of water can be applied to the root zone of each plant.
Containers or hanging plants require frequent watering because of their size and the porous nature of potting soils. Sprinkler or sprays are usually inappropriate because most containers are located on patios or decks. The set-up is simple. In most cases poly hose is run behind or below the plants, usually hidden by deck or railing or other structure, with smaller 1/4 tubing leading up to each container.
Drip irrigation in vineyards provides excellent water management, allows better fruit production and reduces problems of unwanted mold growth. It is well suited to the slopes that are favored by grape growers. These slopes present problems of erosion and runoff when any other irrigation method is used.
To aid planning and design, all systems should be sketched out. This will allow you to determine the length of tubing and the number of other parts that will required to complete system. If the locations of the plants are marked, then deciding on how to lay out the system is much easier. Most home systems use less water than the hose bib or anti-siphon valve is capable of delivering.
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