How can I choose the best dripping irrigation system?
drip irrigation is one of the most effective irrigation systems, as the water is supplied directly to the roots of the plants and very little is lost for evaporation. The drip irrigation system helps to control weeds by not causing empty soil, and keeping the leaves dry, helping to prevent the spread of mold and illness. Deciding which dripping irrigation system will best work for you depends on the distribution of your garden, the requirements for irrigation of your plants, water hardness and your type of soil. SOAKER hoses are porous plastic hoses that make them slowly promote water, and the drip tape is a flat plastic hose with small holes in it. These work best in densely planted areas of plants with similar irrigation requirements, because the flow along the hose are the same and cannot be controlled. If your soil has a lot of clay, it is best to use a soacher hose above the ground, but for clay or sandy soils, Soaker hoses can be buried about 6 inches (15.2 cm) deep, right away, right awaynext to the roots of plants.
The more complicated and expensive type of drip irrigation system uses hoses with emitters or droppers located at regular intervals. Some types of emitors spray a fine fog that is suitable for many pots and orchids, while other types of dripping or dribbling water and are suitable for greater diversity of garden plants, trees and shrubs. More expensive types of emitters can be individually modified for flow, while others will have the same flow for the entire section and can be modified where the section begins. Emiters are sold according to their size and flow. You will need emitters with a higher flow for sandy soil, medium speed for clay soil and lower flow is the most effective for clay soil and pots.
Soaker hose and drip tape could be difficult to maintain if your water is very hard because mineral bearings can accumulate insidehose and clog the holes. Moreover, they do not work well on slopes. The emittering system with emitters can be more versatile, as sub-main tubes of different lengths can be connected to the main hose and the individual parts can be adjusted according to the plants in this area. Emiters must be monitored regularly to check the seals.