Planning
your Garden Irrigation!
Watering Perennial
Gardens
For
perennial borders, shade gardens,
and hedging choose a drip irrigation
system that you can customize to deliver
low flow irrigation right to the roots
of plants, instead of to weeds and
walkways. They are easy to install,
relatively inexpensive, and in many
cases can be used during water restricted
seasons. The low flow rate ensures
that plants are watered efficiently
at the roots.
By
dividing your drip irrigation system
into different lines controlled by
timers, you can set up your system
to water different areas at specific
times. For example, you can set up
a line each for the front garden,
the back garden, and the vegetable
garden.
Drip
irrigation supplies can be purchased
inexpensively and drip irrigation
kits are the easiest way to get started.
Watering
Vegetable Gardens
For your vegetable garden, which typically
needs thorough watering daily, a drip
irrigation system is ideal. Now, connect
that with a rain barrel that collects
rainwater from your down spouts and
gutters, and you'll have a great water
re-use plan.
Harvested
rainwater does not contain chlorine,
fluoride and other chemicals and is
a great choice for watering vegetable
and herb gardens.
Rain
barrels are a great way to conserve
water and many local water authorities
have rain barrel programs that provide
free rain barrels for interested residents.
Look for these programs in your area,
and also look for these good looking
rainwater harvesting containers from
top online suppliers.
More
Garden Irrigation Tips coming soon...
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