In Today\u2019s episode, we will look into complete step by step\ninstallation of drip irrigation system for your home or container gardening and\nsome very useful tips and tricks to apply during installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With summer in full swing, maintaining a vibrant garden is every\ngardener\u2019s main concern. A good drip irrigation system can be key to\nmaintaining a beautiful yard, while conserving water and maintaining lower\ncosts.
\nSome people consider drip irrigation as the concept of a Lazy Gardener. It\u2019s\npartly true! If you are young energetic and have time to spare an hour to water\nyour plants, this is not for you! This is for people who have a larger garden\nor for those who do not have time or for elderly people, drip irrigation system\nis certainly a boon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having said that, let\u2019s do it! Remember you can easily do it yourself (DIY)\nand its really simple and you don\u2019t have hire some professional for this job. I\nhave done everything myself for the entire garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, We will Split this topic into 3 sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please watch it till the end. We will show you some\nimportant tips and tricks like how to adjust water flow to each and every plant\nbecause every plants has its own watering requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First Step is knowing the COMPONENTS of a drip irrigation\nsystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next Step is Planning. This is nothing complicated but not\nto be ignored.
\nFirstly count the number of containers you have in total. Then Arrange the\ncontainers in one or multiple rows. Sort out the plants like water loving\nplants that are exposed to maximum sun and shade loving plants, succulents and\nothers and keep them separate or arrange accordingly. You can exclude these\nplants which require once or twice a week watering or connect a separate line\nfor these using a connector with valve or tap to close the supply and open only\nonce or twice a week. If this is not\npossible, Do not worry, I will show you how to adjust the amount of water\nflowing into each plant during the installation process. So, please watch it\ntill the end for many useful tips.
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\nWell, You can even sketch this plan out on a piece of paper which might be\nhelpful during installation procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next step is approximately measuring the requirements to\norder either a 50 plant kit, 100 plant kit or 200 plant kit depending on your\ngarden size. This one is a 150 plant kit with 30 metres of main supply pipe, 60\nmeter of feeder line and all these other components. The link to this item is\ngiven in video description below. You can check that if you are interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, The final step is how to install drip irrigation\nsystem for your home or terrace garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First Step is to Start with the Main Supply line, Just start\nlaying this pipe in between two rows or behind the containers. If you have two\nrows, its wise to put this in between the rows. You will know the advantage of\nthis as we proceed further.
\nAt corners or turnings, you can use elbow connectors to prevent kinks and\nblockage. If you want to limit or cut off supply to a portion of your garden,\nuse the straight connector with tap. This is particularly useful if you do not\nhave sufficient water pressure in your garden, especially in your terrace\ngarden. In my case, I want one main supply to go to these hanging pots, so I\nwill use a T connector or splitter to take one line to the top and also I will\ninstall straight connectors beyond this to close the valve and divert the flow\nexclusively to the hanging containers. Also try to use straight connectors with\ntaps at multiple places, so that you can selectively water different portions\nof your garden.
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\nIf you have some larger containers or plants not accessible to this main supply\nline, then you can use these self watering drip needles. These fit into any\nstandard sized bottles like pepsi or sprite bottles. Cut the top of the bottle\nand fill water and adjust the drip flow rate or drops per minute by rotating\nthe knob. For larger plants you use large sized bottles and vice versa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should use Teflon tape or glue if you want to prevent\nleaks from these joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, the Next step is to punch holes in the main supply\npipe to connect feeder lines. You can punch one hole at diagonally opposite\nsides of the main supply pipe. This is to ensure proper distribution of\npressure or flow of water. This is the reason, I said laying the main pipe in\nbetween the rows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insert the 4mm pin connectors to one end and then at the\ncontainer end, first insert this stake to anchor the emitters to the soil. Then\nconnect the drip emitters. This is the\noutlet and this is the inlet of a drip emitter. Repeat these connections for every container\nin your garden. To control the drip flow rate or the drops per minute, you need\nto adjust the water flow knob of each drip emitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then make sure you close the end of the main supply pipe\nusing the end caps. You just have to insert the end cap and then bend the pipe\nand loop it like this to block the pipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then finally connect the main supply pipe to the water source. You can even use automatic timers and controller devices if you have the budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
HAPPY GARDENING!<\/p>\n\n\n\n