|  | | Why Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation is the most efficient method of irrigating. While sprinkler systems are around 75-85% efficient, drip systems typically are 90% or higher. What that means is less wasted water. Drip irrigation has other benefits which make it useful almost anywhere. It is easy to install, easy to design, inexpensive, and can reduce disease problems associated with high levels of moisture on some plants. If you want to grow a rain forest, however, drip might not be the best choice!
Drip irrigation (sometimes called trickle irrigation) works by applying water slowly, directly to the soil. The high efficiency of drip irrigation results from two primary factors. The first is that the water soaks into the soil before it can evaporate or run off. The second is that the water is only applied where it is needed, (at the plants roots) rather than sprayed everywhere. While drip systems are simple and forgiving of errors ensuring that you pick the right system is just as important.
There are many options to choose from like a:
* Drip starter kit that has a timer included so that you can programme when you want your plants and borders to be watered
* Add additional starter kits to extend your area at a later date if you add to your borders and pots
* build your own unique system by purchasing your own timer, feeding tube, drippers, soaker or dripper tube and have fun putting your system together
* Don't forget those baskets, you can also use a drip kit for those all important hanging baskets that give your home curb appeal
* You can also get an indoor drip watering kit for all your house plant and the best bit is they can be watered while your away, so no sweet talking the neighbours a week before your holidays
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