Use a drip irrigation system
Why This is Green
Drip irrigation systems are highly efficient because the water used goes directly onto plants’ roots and into the soil. Also referred to as trickle or weep irrigation, these systems ensure the water used goes where you want it to go instead of being sprayed into the air where it can evaporate or irrigate things besides your plants.
Using drip irrigation can reduce your watering frequency and save water—and money—when compared to a sprinkler system. Depending on the number and size of your garden, this can translate into hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water saved per week.
Using less H20 allows more to stay in the ground or in a surface reservoir, which helps to maintain a natural balance, preserves wildlife, and saves water for future use.
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How To
Drip irrigation systems with tubes placed directly on top of the soil are easy to install yourself, whereas subsurface systems require special tubing and installation. Decide which system works best for your purposes. The size and placement of your system will depend on the specific plants and areas you’re watering.
You may be able to work with what you have; there are adapter kits to convert a pop-up sprinkler head into a drip system.
If installing your system yourself, follow the instructions. Basically you’ll install a grid system of tubing, connect it to a water source, and put an end cap on the other end of the system.
