Getting the most from your irrigation system Cover your irrigation lines drip or soaker hoses with inches of mulch to protect from sunlight. Do not bury soaker hoses with soil unless they are designed for this purpose or you may clog the pores. If you plan to bury your drip irrigation, ensure that you have the type meant for subsurface installation and that you live in an area free from burrowing pests that may chew on the tubing.
To ensure your plants are getting enough water each week, place a sealed container about the size of a 14 ounce tin can beneath the hose or an emitter and turn on your system. Time how long it takes to fill the container one inch. Give your plants double this amount each week, since most plants need about 2 inches of water per week to thrive. Seedlings and some vegetable plants will need to be watered daily at the beginning of the gardening season.
Use a water meter for more precise readings. To water tree roots directly, consider a tree ring soaker hose. Air vents also known as air relief valves prevent debris from entering your lines via suction.
They also prevent trapped air from accumulating in the system, causing inaccurate meter readings and eventual damage. Mount air vents on risers connected to the top of the line when directed by your system manufacturer. Once or twice per season, clean the in-line water filter if you have one to remove any rust or debris. Inspect your system periodically throughout the season to remove plugs, straighten kinks, and ensure even moisture delivery.
If you live in a cold climate, drain and put away all hoses and water lines during the dormant season. Store in a covered location. If you want to conserve our most valuable natural resource, then invest in a K-Rain lawn sprinkler and dripline irrigation systems.
You can either install it yourself or hire a contractor to do the work for you. You can find K-Rain irrigation materials at these retailers or our online store.
You can also contact customer service at or email them. Sprinkler hoses have a flat shape, with holes on one side that must be facing up to spray. This makes them a poor choice for weaving around tight areas, as it is impossible to keep the hose flat on the ground. They are great on an open lawn, but not in tight quarters with shrubs and perennials where the spray is funneled or blocked by the plants, leaving some plants overwatered and others dry.
Fortunately, soaker hoses excel in those situations, although they are completely inappropriate for watering open lawns. Soaker and sprinkler hoses screw right onto a standard hose faucet and can be installed in a matter of minutes.
They are also amenable to modification. Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! Soaker hoses are a form of trickle or drip irrigation. They are usually manufactured from recycled tires; water leaks slowly and evenly from tiny holes or pores along the length of a soaker hose. Sprinklers come in a variety of models some of which direct oscillating and pulsing spray into the air onto turf, gardens or flowers.
The pressure and volume of water in soaker hoses are regulated by adjusting the faucet. The water leaks evenly onto the soil. The water will spread 2 to 3 feet on either side of the hose depending on the soil type.
A foot soaker hose will use about 30 gallons per hour.
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