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Drip irrigation is the most
efficient method of irrigation today. Drip irrigation (sometimes referred to
as micro irrigation,
low-flow irrigation, or trickle irrigation) is the slow and precise delivery
of water directly to the plant roots. Drip irrigation is controlled either
by hand or automatic timer. Because drip irrigation is applied at the root
zone, it maintains an optimum moisture level in the soil at all times
resulting in less water lost to evaporation and wind.
Soaker
hose is actually the grandfather of the drip irrigation system. There is
roughly 4 pounds of recycled tire rubber in
100 feet of Soaker Hose. When you attach a soaker to a regular hose and turn
on the water supply, water seeps in sweat-like beads from the hose along its
entire length. Soaker hose if used properly can help us conserve water and
at the same time enjoy beautiful flower gardens, trees as well as great
tasting home-grown fruits and vegetables.
Mist Systems work
by forcing water through a brass and stainless steel mist nozzle producing a
micro-fine mist. The
water
droplets that create the mist are so small, about one-half the diameter of a
strand of hair, that they instantly flash evaporate. This flash evaporation
can reduce the surrounding air as much as 35° F in just seconds.
The mist is so fine that it quickly
evaporates to create the cooling effect.
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