3 Common Drip Irrigation Mistakes

1. Don’t Over-Water Your Plants
Many people who install their own drip irrigation system feel that they haven’t done a good enough job because they don’t see any pooling of water at the base of their plants and trees. They’re used to seeing these pools when they water by hand. However, one of the advantages of drip irrigation is that you don’t need as much water to get to the root system. Actually, if you see a pool of water you’ve used too much. You should only see about a three-inch spot of water at the dripper.

2. Don’t Apply Too Much Water Pressure
Typically, a drip irrigation system only needs about 25 pounds per square inch, or psi. If you use too much, the drippers may squirt instead of drip and the fittings may pop off.

3. Make Sure You Know the Watering Needs of Your Plants and Trees
Different plants have different watering needs, so you should do a little homework when planning your drip irrigation system. You may need to have one dripper that provides more water than another within the same system, or use extra drippers for some plants and fewer for others.

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