Conserve Water with Drip Irrigation
Spring
is coming upon us and with that… comes the plating of flowers, greenery, and vegetable
gardens. Of course, we always hear….
Conserve … Conserve … Conserve
We
often only have a small area to water; such as in the case of town homes, or condominiums.
A drip irrigation system may work just perfect for these small area’s or for homes
that have just potted plants and small flower beds.
If
you’re concerned about your garden’s water consumption, you might consider a
drip
irrigation system. Drip irrigation consists of small, plastic drippers
connected to
a
network of hoses that applies precise, concentrated doses of water directly to
the
root
system. It reduces wasteful run-off caused by the typical sprinkler, which can
reduce
your water use anywhere from 30% to 40%.
Setting
up a drip irrigation system is relatively simple, and resources can be found
just about anywhere on the Internet with step-by-step guidance. Of course,
since you can’t actually see the irrigation system working on every plant, as
you can with a sprinkler system. You
will want to monitor your plants on a regular basis to make sure the system is
working properly. You will be able to
adjust the amount of water needed for your plants easily. Keep in mind that the plastic parts can be
damaged by intense heat, animals, or toddlers on a backyard adventure because
they are not underground. So monitoring
your system regular is necessary.
The
end result will be luscious green plants, flowers and vegetables.
