Help Your Garden Go With The Flow

Monday, March 1, 2010

Help Your Garden Go With The Flow (NAPSA)—Your garden can be greener whenyougiveit the bene- fit of a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is the process of applying the appropriate amount of water slowly, evenly andeffi- ciently to the root area of plants. This promotes proper soil moisture levels and healthy plant growth. With drip irrigation, you have the flexibility to create a drip design to meet the watering needs of your landscape areas. A drip line is easy to use by simply placing it in your planting area. When equipped with professional-grade emitter tubing, the system waters plants uniformly. Prevents weeds by watering Watering right can help you save money, the environment and your plantings. surroundingsoil Encourages faster growth by that too much water can kill a ADrip Line System each plant’s root zone—not the applying moisture directly to the * It is important to remember root area plant as easily as toolittle water. Overwatering prevents roots from getting the oxygen they need to cannot form and effective system operation. precise areas where necessary— eliminating overspray on sidewalks and fences with less evaporation. It helps to group plants by similar watering needs. Whenselect- ter in the water connection and * Promotes longer-lasting blooms by properly watering stay healthy. plantsfor optimum health * Proper pressure regulation Creates healthier plants by and system filtration are musts keeping water off foliage so fungi for a successful drip installation * Saves water by irrigating in ing plants, take into consideration the amount of sunlight certain planting areasreceive. Watering Tips * Trees should be watered enough to penetrate the soil to a depth of at least 18 inches. New trees require more water at the base than established ones. The Landscape Dripline System from Rain Bird makesit easy with both a pressure regulator and fildrip kits. This versatile system is simple to cut, connect and place without digging. It conforms to your landscaping and can be staked and covered with mulch. It’s also important to flush the system periodically. Learn More You can find more great gar- dening and irrigating tips online at www.rainbird.com.

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