Sprinklers, which spray water into the air where it is easily evaporated or lost to the wind, are inherently inefficient. They spread water over large areas, regardless of whether there are roots ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

You can set the drippers or emitters on your drip irrigation tape at different intervals based on how far apart your crops are spaced. To try simple trench irrigation, use a hoe to form trenches ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that the hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle ...

Last spring, my mom set up her garden with drip irrigation. Even though she has a sizable yard filled with vegetables, ...

If you’re tired of high water bills and unhappy plants, switching to a drip irrigation system could be a win-win for both you and your yard. Drip irrigation saves water and time by delivering water ...

As your drip irrigation system ages, you need to check regularly for problems, particularly if the system is more than five years old. Over time those little emitters and tubes can start popping off ...

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1. If you are planting a new garden or evaluating an existing one this spring in terms of its water needs, consider drip irrigation options. You can now acquire underground drip tubing for around 50 ...

Drip irrigation is the irrigation practice that distributes low-flows of water directly to the soil above plant roots. It is considered the most efficient way to irrigate because water is not sprayed ...

Drip irrigation systems are probably the most efficient for our climate, but they do require some periodic maintenance. It’s pretty easy to do this maintenance yourself, and it won’t take long. It ...