Homeowners caring for gardens and landscapes should be “water-wise,” and one way they can do that is by using drip irrigation. Drip irrigation allows for precisely-controlled application of water; it allows water to drip slowly near the plant roots through a network of valves, pipes, tubing and emitters. Drip irrigation may not be right for everyone, but it is a technique that can reduce labor and increase production using less water. Components of a Drip Irrigation SystemDrip line in vegetable garden | Stock PhotoA drip irrigation system consists of a backflow prevention device, a control valve to turn on and off the water, a filtration system, a pressure regulator, mainline and sub-mains, drip lines, drip emitters and air and vacuum release valves. The backflow prevention device is required to prevent water from flowing back into the domestic water system after the water has been shut off.

Source: The Nation May 15, 2023 12:01 UTC