Irrigation

Patio drip irrigation system
Patio drip irrigation system
Irrigation
If your yard space doesn't allow you to have a full size garden, you can build a container garden. As any garden, the container garden requires watering to assure the proper plant growth. Install a back flow preventer to the main water source ...

Household irrigation system
Household irrigation system
Irrigation
A proper irrigation system will assure a healthy garden. The methods of irrigation are flooding, furrowing, sprinkling and drip or soaking. The drip irrigation system is the most effective of all, as it delivers water directly to the plants, thro ...

Homemade irrigation system
Homemade irrigation system
Irrigation
The irrigation system is used to assure a proper amount of water to the garden. The drip irrigation system is the most efficient of all because it delivers the water to the roots of the plants. You can make your own drip irrigation system using a ...

Garden irrigation system - Installation
Garden irrigation system - Installation
Irrigation
An irrigation system will assure the necessary amount of water your plants need and also reduce the time you spend looking out for them. Depending on the area you need to water, you can choose from different types of irrigation systems. The irrig ...

Garden irrigation design tips
Garden irrigation design tips
Irrigation
A large garden requires a stable or a moveable irrigation system to assure the required water. Small gardens can be watered using a hand watering can or a large bucket. Sprinkler system Used on either large or small gardens, the sprinkler i ...

Garden watering system design
Garden watering system design
Irrigation
An irrigation system is a very important feature for a garden. When planning a garden and an irrigation system, you must take into consideration a few factors like soil type, the water source, budget and plant water requirements. Begin by draw ...

Snap peas - drip irrigation system
Snap peas - drip irrigation system
Irrigation
Snap peas are seasonal vegetables that rarely freeze. They require at least 1 inch of water weekly to thrive. The drip irrigation system is the most effective way to delivering water to this plant. Start installing the irrigation system by con ...

Irrigation system controller installation
Irrigation system controller installation
Irrigation
Automated irrigation systems are great for watering your lawn or garden. The system uses a controller and a timer to regulate the moment when the main valve must be opened to deliver the water to the system.  This makes it more easy to water your ...

Drip irrigation system - Faucet
Drip irrigation system - Faucet
Irrigation
A drip irrigation system consists of perforated hoses that run through the soil of the garden and irrigate the plants above. The system is connected to a faucet that assures water. You must install a water timer to the water faucet. Screw it c ...

Plasticulture seedbed preparation
Plasticulture seedbed preparation
Irrigation
Plasticulture is a farming method that helps you grow 2-3 times more crops at half the amount of water needed. Plastic is used to maintain moisture and heat and to keep weeds and insects from damaging the plants. Plasticulture consists of mulchin ...