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A Drip-Irrigation system is a watering system designed to
apply water to designated areas, such as gardens, flower
beds, container plants, trees, and ground cover.
Why Install A
Drip-Irrigation System?
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Saves Water—Water is delivered directly to the roots
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Saves Money—Up to a 70% reduction in water waste,
resulting in lower water bills
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Saves Time—Replaces hand watering
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Healthier Plants—Plants flourish when receiving the precise
amount of water
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Less Yard Maintenance—Delivers water to the plants,
not to weeds
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is Drip-Irrigation?
Section 1
Before You Begin
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Page 4
Section 2
Water Sources ................................................................
Page 5
Section 3
Connecting to a Hose Faucet
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Page 6
Section 4
Common Hose Faucet Projects
Potted/Hanging Plants
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Page 8
Ground Cover & Flower Beds
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Page 10
Small Trees & Shrubs
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Page 12
Section 5
Retrofit—Connecting to an Underground
Sprinkler System
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Page 14
Section 6
Common Retrofit Projects
Container Plants and Shrubs
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Page 16
Flower Beds, Ground Cover, Shrubs,
and Large Plants
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Page 19
Section 7
Direct Connection to an Irrigation Valve
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Page 22
Section 8
Common Projects
Gardens
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Page 23
Desert Landscaping
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Page 25
Section 9
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Parts List
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