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Friday, July 19, 2013

Drip Irrigation Keeps Flowers Blooming

Gardening can be a rewarding experience, but it does entail certain challenges. Without the proper knowledge and practices, you'll have a rather sad and desolate garden with not a single blossom in it. As no self-respecting gardener would ever put up with such an outcome, it is thus important to consider how best to improve the overall conditions for every shrub, herb, or flowering plant in your garden.

Proper irrigation is, of course, necessary, but this is hard to accomplish if one has to juggle job responsibilities with household duties. In areas with warm climates, the repeated watering of foliage is made even more difficult as the water tends to quickly evaporate. In such a scenario, installing a drip irrigation system can help ensure that flowers and plants receive adequate water where they need it the most—i.e., the roots—so they remain healthy and landscape-worthy. In addition, the device can help reduce the rate of evaporation.

Drip irrigation systems come in different varieties, although they're typically available as complete kits that eliminate the need to go from vendor to vendor. When installing a drip irrigation system, one must first identify the main water source, such an outdoor faucet closest to the garden, to ensure sufficient coverage. It is also important to get the exact measurements of each plant that needs to be watered constantly so the emitters (tiny sprinklers) are set correctly.


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