Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and All Climates, 2nd Edition by Robert Kourik is the most comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to designing and running a drip irrigation system. This fully revised softcover edition features 187 pages and 88 illustrations, covering drip irrigation for trees, shrubs, vegetables, container plants, and hanging baskets. Kourik explains how to select the right components, lay out an efficient system, and save up to 50% more water compared to sprinklers — all in a straightforward, jargon-free style. Topics include managing gray water and cistern water, choosing buried drip tubing to eliminate wind and evaporation losses, and rolling out a functional system quickly without punching in individual emitters. Whether you're setting up your first drip irrigation kit or refining an existing layout, this book belongs in every serious gardener's library.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Kourik |
| Edition | 2nd Edition (Revised & Expanded) |
| Format | Softcover (Paperback) |
| Pages | 187 |
| Illustrations | 88 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-9615848-4-9 |
| SKU | BKDRIP |
Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. Robert Kourik wrote this guide specifically to be accessible to home gardeners with no prior irrigation experience, using plain language and 88 clear illustrations throughout.
Does this book cover drip irrigation for vegetables and containers?
Yes. The book covers drip irrigation for trees, shrubs, hanging plants, container plants, and vegetable and flower gardens.
How is the 2nd edition different from the original?
The 2nd edition is fully revised and expanded with more illustrations, additional chapters, and updated information on managing limited water supplies, including the use of gray water and cistern water.
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