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Many options exist for gardeners who like to keep their gardens watered, but who do not want to devote too much time and effort to the task. Popular options include the tried and tested watering can, rubber hoses, and sprinkler systems. The last two in particular can be quite convenient, but invariably result in too much water being used on plants that really do not require it. Conserving water will be of particular importance to those gardeners who live in hot and drought prone locations. A better option, is the installation of a drip irrigation system. Besides reducing the amount of water used in your garden a carefully installed system ensures that your plants are always watered even when you are not around to do it in person.
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There are two main types of drip irrigation systems available on the market; below ground and above ground. The latter version continually drips small quantities of water onto the ground near the plant, keeping it continually moist. A pressure controller on the mouth of such a system ensures that the water only comes out in drips, instead of the stream and spray you would get with hoses or sprinklers. These pressure controllers are relatively inexpensive, and can be used on a system that is essentially a hose with holes for the controllers in it. While such a system will work adequately, a better option would be to use piping that is especially designed for the purpose.
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Many gardeners are keenly aware of the aesthetic appeal of their gardens, and do not want any permanent watering systems continually visible in their gardens. If this sums you up, then an underground drip irrigation system is worth considering. The one downside of the underground version, is that they can be a bit more expensive and more time consuming to install than their above ground counterparts. The below ground system works in much the same way though. A small trench or ditch is dug, and a pipe laid at the time the garden is planted. A pressure controller on the mouth of the pipe then drips a continual supply of water straight to plant, below the ground, and direct to the roots. Nothing else will beat such a system for efficiency, and a healthy garden that seems to never be watered will be a source of bafflement for many.
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Choosing which of the two systems to put in your garden will depend on your particular circumstance. If you are always changing the plants and layout of your garden, then the underground system is probably not for you, as it will require digging up and repositioning of the pipes every time you change your garden. The other consideration will be the expense, both in terms of money, and effort. For many gardeners though, the added aesthetic appeal of a garden with no visible water pipes is worth the additional expense of the underground drip irrigation system.
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In conclusion, a drip irrigation water system can be the ideal, convenient and cheap way to keep your garden watered efficiently. These systems are simple enough for even the novice gardener to install without additional help. If you have considered one before, and thought them expensive, just take a trip to your local gardening supplies store, and get started today.
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