What’s the Most Efficient Way to Water? By the Drip
If you’re looking for a better way to water plants and vegetables, then consider the advantages of drip irrigation. The concept is simple: Deliver water through small holes called emitters rather than inundating entire areas with sprinklers. The result: Water delivered slowly and deeply directly to a plant’s root zone and less wasted water from runoff and evaporation.
Drip irrigation uses a system of tubing, pipes, values and emitters to deliver water at a slow trickle at the base of a plant. Most systems are pretty easy to install but, like all systems, requires ongoing check-ups and maintenance.
Additional Resources
What’s Smart About Drip Irrigation? (video)
How Many Drip Emitters Should You Have For Your Plants? (video)
Converting Sprinklers to Drip Irrigation (video)
Drip Irrigation Tips (video)
Three Step to Installing Toro Drip Irrigation (video)
How to Repair Damaged Tubing (video)
Steps for Putting Together a Drip System (video)
How to Install a Do-it-Yourself Drip Irrigation System (video)
