Basics
Common Drip Irrigation Myths for Beginners
The beliefs that keep beginners from trying drip irrigation are mostly wrong. Here is a plain-spoken look at the myths…
Drip Irrigation
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Install
Drip Line Install for Long Vegetable Rows
A plain-spoken walkthrough for running inline emitter tubing down long straight garden rows, choosing the right emitter spacing and flow…
Repair
Stop Leaks at Drip Fittings and Connectors
Leaks where tubing meets connectors are the most common drip problem I see. Here is how to spot a bad…
Emitters
Best Emitters by Plant Type
A plant-by-plant guide to picking drip emitters that actually fit each category, from thirsty tomatoes to touchy succulents, with real…
Timers
How to Set Up a Multi-Zone Drip Timer
A practical walkthrough for programming a two- or four-outlet drip timer so your vegetable beds, roses, and potted plants each…
Plants
Watering Leafy Greens with Drip: Best Practices
Lettuce and spinach have shallow roots and hate wet leaves. Here is how to run short, frequent drip cycles that…
Basics
Beginner Drip Irrigation Planning Mistakes
Most drip system headaches start on paper, not in the yard. Here are the planning and design errors I see…
Install
Connect Drip Irrigation to a Rain Barrel
A rain barrel sits at low pressure, so it will not run standard drip parts out of the box. Here…
Repair
Repairing Split or Chewed Drip Tubing
A split or chewed drip line does not mean you replace the whole run. Here is how to cut out…
Emitters
Drip Tubing Material and UV Life
Not all drip tubing handles the sun the same way. Here is how poly grades and UV additives decide whether…
Timers
How to Winterize a Hose Timer
A short, friendly walkthrough on how to drain, remove, and store your hose timer at the end of the season,…
Plants
Drip Irrigation for Cucumbers and Squash
Sprawling vines like cucumbers and squash drink hard and grow fast. Here is how to place emitters, set run times,…