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Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

Twelfth in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Successfully installing water-saving irrigation starts long before you get out your tools. You need ...

Are you still wrestling with hoses and sprinklers? Drip irrigation saves water (and money) as well as time. It's also better for plants, since the water is directed right at their roots. And you can ...

Just as with lines that have individual emitters attached, drip tubing with inline emitters will have distance limits that you must keep in mind when setting up a drip system. Correct water pressure ...

Your garden and potted plants can really benefit from a drip irrigation system. These systems reduce the time you have to spend watering your plants, can help keep fragile plants properly watered on ...