Pros & Cons To 3 Most Common Irrigation Solutions

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• Sprinkler Systems

  • Sprinklers can cover large areas.
  • Manual sprinklers require you to open the valve, time the watering yourself and then shut off the flow.
  • Automatic sprinkler systems offer the benefit of programmable controllers.
  • Make sure you set automatic sprinklers correctly and adjust it as conditions change.
  • Water early in the morning to reduce the evaporation rate.
  • If water runs off your yard, split your watering times into two or more sessions.
  • Be sure to turn off your system if you’re getting enough water from rain showers.
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• Drip Irrigation

  • This system is good for a small yard or for watering individual plants.
  • Drip irrigation is highly effective at supplying one to four gallons of water per hour directly to the soil.
  • The advantage of drip irrigation over sprinklers is that there is little water loss due to evaporation or runoff.
  • It’s particularly good for mulched areas because it can directly soak the soil without washing away the mulch.
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• Hand Watering

  • The simplest and most common irrigation system is a garden hose or a portable sprinkler.
  • The advantage of hand watering is that you can easily avoid over watering.
  • Use a nozzle to control the flow.
  • When water stops being absorbed into the ground, move to another location.
  • Wait an hour, and then plunge a long screwdriver or space into the ground to check that the soil is moist to a depth of six to ten inches.
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