Irrigation
Plant water supplying while on vacation Irrigation While going on a vacation, you will need a method to supply water to your plants. Instead of installing an expensive and complicated sprinkler system, opt for a more efficient drip irrigation system. Connect a back flow preventer or a check va ... | |
Garden irrigation tips Irrigation A proper irrigation system will assure the right amount of water needed for plants to thrive. Too much water will kill the plants, as will too less water. Importance A proper irrigation system is the key factor for a healthy vegetable garde ... | |
Drip irrigation system installation Irrigation A drip irrigation system is the most efficient of all irrigation systems because it delivers water directly to the roots of the plants and doesn't waste any. The water drips slowly from a hose, delivering the optimum amount of water needed. Fi ... | |
Garden irrigation installation process Irrigation Because water evaporation and waste is a regular sprinkler system disadvantage, the drip irrigation system is a good choice. It delivers the water directly to the roots of the plants and thus doesn't waste water. It is basically a hose with holes ... | |
Irrigating orchards Irrigation Irrigating an orchard may seem a hard task. This tree requires watering in hot summer months and in its growing season. You can either use sprinkler system or a drip irrigation system to complete this task. If you settle on using a sprinkler s ... | |
Garden watering system Irrigation To assure a healthy garden,the proper amount of water must be supplied to the plants and crops at the right times. These systems can be simple or complex, manual or automatic. Start off by measuring the area that requires irrigation. A garden ... | |
Small vineyard irrigation Irrigation There are many advantages in growing a grapes in your backyard. There are many factors you need to take in consideration like sun, water, nutrients and the micro-climate of your backyard. The vines require at least one inch of water weekly to ass ... | |
Irrigation tubing installation Irrigation Irrigation systems are efficient devices used to water a garden. Underground irrigation systems like the soaker hose and drip irrigation systems will use up 25% less water. First of all you need to cut the watering tub in sections that have th ... | |
Installing a low pressure irrigation system Irrigation Also known as a drip irrigation system, the low pressure irrigation system is used basically to water flower beds and gardens. The system will work best if you have an external water spigot. Start off by connecting the back flow preventer to t ... | |
Protect irrigation systems in winter Irrigation Because irrigation systems freeze or clog during winter, it is best to use an air compressor to blow the system out after draining it completely. First of all you must close the main water valve. Make sure you know exactly where the valve is. ... | |