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IRRIGATION Here we have
listed some basic information on irrigation systems, drip systems,
common problems and fixes and a bit more. Lots of great additional
information can be found by following the links and reading tutorials
and articles on our link partner sites.
The
basics
designing and installing irrigation systems in most cases does not
need to be overly complex, in fact we found many people and companies
in this industry willing to help for those attempting a do-it-yourself
project. We found more than one irrigation equipment manufacturer
willing to help design a irrigation plan and even the home wharehouse
staff in this department was a great help. Figuring out which type
of equipment to is the best for your garden is probably the most
complex if you let it be. We came to the conclusion that are numerous
products that can equally achieve the same result.
After you get a design in hand the hardest part of the job is digging
the irrigation ditches, laying and connecting PVC pipe takes little
practice and can be competed quite easily. Slopes, misting, drip
systems and multi-zone gardens may require some additional skill
or the experience of a professional.
Conserve
water
Many
people water their lawns too much. Most lawns need only one inch
of water every five to seven days in the summer and every 10 to
14 days in the winter. A heavy rain means you don't have to water
at all!
Use a landscaping method with native and drought-tolerant plants,
Apply mulch to the soil to hold in moisture,
Group plants according to their water and light needs.
Call your water department office to get more tips and information
Raise the blade
on your lawn mower to atleast three inches high, short grass makes
the roots work harder, requiring more water.
Drought tolerant plants
Irrigation
Contractors
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