Basics
How Much Water Does Drip Irrigation Save
I ran the numbers on one 200 square foot backyard bed to show exactly how many gallons drip saves over…
Drip Irrigation
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Install
Set Up Drip Irrigation for a Container Garden
Scattered patio pots are the perfect place for drip irrigation. Here is how to run micro-tubing and single-pot emitters so…
Repair
How to Unclog Drip Emitters That Stopped Flowing
Clogged drip emitters usually stop flowing because of grit, sediment, or mineral buildup. Here is the exact removal, soaking, and…
Emitters
Pressure Regulators for Drip Systems
Drip systems run at surprisingly low pressure, and the small regulator on your hose bib is what keeps emitters from…
Timers
Wifi Drip Timers: How Smart Controllers Work
Smart controllers promise phone control and weather-aware watering, but what does wifi really add over a plain battery timer? Here…
Plants
How to Water Tomatoes with Drip Irrigation
A practical, stage-by-stage guide to watering tomatoes with drip irrigation, covering emitter placement, run times, and how to adjust as…
Basics
Is Drip Irrigation Worth It: Cost Breakdown
A plain-spoken look at what a drip system actually costs, from the first kit to yearly upkeep, weighed against the…
Install
Install Drip on a Greenhouse Bench
A practical walkthrough for setting up drip irrigation on a greenhouse bench, sized for seed trays and potted plants. Includes…
Repair
Clearing Hard-Water Mineral Clogs in Drip Lines
Hard-water scale clogs drip emitters from the inside, and no amount of poking will fix it. Here is the vinegar…
Emitters
Backflow Preventers for Drip Hardware
A plain-spoken look at the small devices that stop garden water from siphoning back into your drinking supply, plus how…
Timers
Rain Sensors and Rain Delay for Drip Timers
A rain sensor or the rain-delay button tells your drip timer to skip watering after a storm. Here is how…
Plants
Drip Watering for Peppers: Timing and Amounts
Peppers reward steady moisture and punish the swings. Here is how to set up drip watering peppers with consistent cycles,…