I have a garden that is 15′ by 30′ and I would like to but some sort of mini irrigation system in it. It doesn’t have to be automatic I just want it to be more efficient that using a hose. Do you know of any specific brand or kit that I should use? Links to what you are taking about would be great. Thanks!
Drip tape or a drip hose is a good idea. You can find that at any home and garden store. There are even timers you can buy for the hose so that you don’t have to turn it on and off.
since you have a fairly small garden it might be cheaper to just buy a sprinkler or two. But you have to be careful not to leave water droplets on large leafed plants, like squash, during the heat of the day, this can damage the plant. That’s where the timer might come in handy again, water them right at dawn.
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If you don’t mind turning the water on and off yourself, you can use a drip hose.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgk/R-100009182/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Or a porous hose that "sweats".
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgk/R-100661320/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Both of those let you put the water where you want it without worrying about one plant blocking another.
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A watering can, ha ha. But really, if you want to control the flow of water to each specific plant or area without waste, doing it by hand is the most precise way.
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Drip tape or a drip hose is a good idea. You can find that at any home and garden store. There are even timers you can buy for the hose so that you don’t have to turn it on and off.
since you have a fairly small garden it might be cheaper to just buy a sprinkler or two. But you have to be careful not to leave water droplets on large leafed plants, like squash, during the heat of the day, this can damage the plant. That’s where the timer might come in handy again, water them right at dawn.
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"Soaker" hoses work well and save water. You can also purchase a drip system.
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