Why to Choose Drip irrigation

Setting up a drip irrigation system can be daunting — there are so many products to choose from, and often hardware stores carry whacky supplies. First and foremost, don’t buy a soaker hose! A soaker hose is notorious for uneven watering, it breaks down quickly, and is a hassle to repair. There are far superior products that are cheaper, last longer, and are simple to repair. In short, there are three different drip products to use, depending on your application:

• Half-inch emitter tubing. This poly tubing has built-in, pressure compensating emitters that provide consistent water delivery across a landscape (even hilly terrain). This tubing is perfect for all perennial beds, orchards, and landscaping in general. Easy to fix, and very durable. Since the emitters are built-in, there is nothing to knock off with tools or weed whackers.

• Quarter-inch emitter dripline. This highly flexible poly tubing has built-in emitters, but it only works in shorter lengths (up to 15-feet). This tubing is best for small raised beds and containers. Do not use this tubing in the general landscape, as weed whackers gobble it up like spaghetti. Use a simple pressure reducer when using this product (30 psi)