If you're looking for an efficient and precise way to water your plants and improve their health, you've found the right provider. At Irrigation Tech, we specialize in providing high-quality drip irrigation solutions that cater to the unique needs of your garden or landscape.
Drip irrigation technology is an increasingly popular and effective way to hydrate planting beds, gardens, as well as shrubs and trees after they are first planted. Drip irrigation systems - consisting of a series of small permeable or perforated hoses buried under mulch or a few inches of soil - wet the plant root areas. They can be supplemented, when needed, with spray heads to mist plant leaves and stems.
When a drip irrigation zone is turned on, water slowly drips from the hose to penetrate the soil and wet plant root areas.
Here are five good reasons to install a drip irrigation system – or add one to your existing system.
Improves Plant Growth - By targeting specific zones for specific plant types and exposures, drip irrigation can easily provide water to plant roots in a way that’s more direct, appropriate – and effortless - than other watering methods. In addition, the slow dispersal of water helps reduce the risk of evaporation. As a result, plants get the intended and right amount of water they need to thrive.
Reduces Water Use – Efficient, direct water application with reduced evaporation potential enables drip irrigation to get the job done with less water than other systems use.
Prevents Overwatering and Root Rot - When plants are over watered they can become waterlogged. If excess moisture is present nearby for too long, roots can rot. If unhealthy and rotting plant roots limit growth and can cause plants to develop yellow leaves or die off. Drip irrigation helps prevent these problems by providing the right amount of water at the right intervals so that overwatering doesn’t occur.
Keeps Weeds Away - Weeds don’t need much water or sunlight to grow. Using a drip irrigation system deprives weeds of some of the water they need to become established in or around your planting areas.
Inhibits Fungal Growth - Mold and other fungi grow rapidly when exposed to high levels of moisture and heat. Fungal infestations contribute to a variety of plant diseases that cause discoloration, spotting, and decay. The low and carefully managed moisture levels enabled by drip irrigation can help prevent fungal growth on your plants and in your lawn.
We use drip irrigation products manufactured by Hunter Industries and Rain Bird®.