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5 Drip Irrigation Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)

Jun 25th 2015

Drip Irrigation isn't really all that complex. There are just a few things that you need to consider before putting a drip irrigation system together, and once you've nailed that down, the rest is kind of like Legos for water. The trouble is, we sometimes try to take shortcuts and that can lead to p …
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DripWorks Demonstration Garden Update

DripWorks Demonstration Garden Update

Jun 11th 2015

Back in late January and early February, we published a 2-part blog about heirloom seeds and talked about what we planned to grown in our demonstration garden this year. It is now June and the garden is both beautiful and productive. The very mild weather we've had this Spring has allowed us to pla …
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The History of Drip Irrigation

The History of Drip Irrigation

May 28th 2015

Mainline tubing is a flexible polyethylene tubing used for carrying water throughout a drip system. It is designed to carry water from your spigot to your plants via emitters, sprayers, sprinklers, or driplines inserted along its length. We know that the origins of drip--or micro--irrigation, goes b …
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How Long Should I Water?

May 1st 2015

How much, how long, and when to water are some of the most challenging questions when it comes to the efficient use of a drip irrigation system. In order to establish the amount of water needed for a plant's optimum growth, there are three main factors to consider: soil type, climate, and the size o …
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10 Items to Consider for your Drip Irrigation System

May 16th 2014

Every project requires a particular set of tools. Here are a few we feel everyone-from drip irrigation 'newbies' to irrigation masters-might want to have in the garden. Screen Filter - Even if you're connected to a municipal water source, we recommend installing a screen filter at the head of your …
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Growing and Harvesting Garlic in DripWorks' Garden

Jun 19th 2013

At DripWorks, we grow a variety of flowers and veggies in order to show customers what can be grown with Drip Irrigation. One of our favorite veggies is the garlic we grow every year; Garlic is the perfect crop to display inside our garden, as it is planted in October and harvested each June (see pi …
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Container Gardening with Drip Irrigation

Apr 25th 2013

If you enjoygardeningwith containers around your deck, patio or yard, drip irrigation will prove to be a perfect addition to your portable garden. You may already know some of theadvantages container gardening offers. Portability, containers can be moved to the best spots Containergardens are gr …
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