You need to incorporate several types for the most efficient irrigation. Now it's time to take the time and analyze what kind of drip system is going to be the best for you–drip tape, emitterline, soaker hose, sprayers or drip emitters. Note each measurement on your drawing then draw in or note what you'll be watering–veggie beds, flowers, perennials, trees and shrubs should all be included in your diagram.From your measurement you can now draw out all of your gardens on paper.You'll also need to measure your garden beds, length and width.Decide whether you can water all your gardens with one line from the source or if you'll need several lines such as if your gardens are located in different directions from the faucet, or you need to determine if you need more feet of line than the system can support at once.Start by measuring how far it is from your water source to your gardens.Your drip irrigation system begins at the water source, whether that's a free-standing faucet near your garden, a hose bib on your house, a spigot near a well ditch or other water source. To begin with get out your pen, pad and tape measure for the planning session. Watch Part 1 video, where Tricia steps you through the process, or continue reading! Drawing up Your Irrigation System Whether you're going to be using poly tubing, drip tape, soaker-hose, emitterline or with various sprinklers and emitters you're going to start out with the same planning and assembly. Welcome to part 1 of a five-part series on how to install and assemble drip irrigation systems.
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