{"id":2849,"date":"2021-01-25T05:38:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T05:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2023-03-13T05:39:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T05:39:09","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-a-drip-irrigation-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/frequently-asked-questions-about-a-drip-irrigation-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions  About A Drip Irrigation System"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content content\">\n<p>We\u2019re getting more and more calls about Drip Irrigation and that\u2019s great.\u00a0 Drip systems use a lot less water than sprinklers, plus plants, flowers, trees and shrubs LOVE Drip.\u00a0 Best of all, Drip Irrigation can be easily integrated into your existing sprinkler system.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been curious about Drip Irrigation and whether or not it\u2019s for you, check out the following\u00a0<strong>FAQS<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Contact Us\u00a0today. We\u2019ll be happy to give you a\u00a0<strong>FREE<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Audit and Estimate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>What are the benefits of Drip Irrigation?<\/h4>\n<h6>Saves Water and Money<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 70% more efficient than sprinklers<\/li>\n<li>Won\u2019t damage siding or fencing with water blasting<\/li>\n<li>Won\u2019t \u201coverwater\u201d onto sidewalks, driveways or streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Makes Life Easier<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Can be used during windy periods<\/li>\n<li>Can still efficiently deliver water to the soil even during hotter temps<\/li>\n<li>Works even in clay and sandy soils<\/li>\n<li>Can be easily modified, expanded or moved based on evolving landscaping<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t require trenching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Plants LOVE IT<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivers water slowly, drip by drip, for more accurate, consistent watering to root systems<\/li>\n<li>Maintains both an even amount of soil moisture and air in the soil, which stimulates plant growth<\/li>\n<li>Plants and flowers grow fuller and prettier<\/li>\n<li>Perfect solution for specific plants or shrubs that struggle with top watering, such as shrub roses<\/li>\n<li>Discourages weed growth and disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Where should Drip Irrigation be used?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In flower and vegetable gardens<\/li>\n<li>At the base of trees or shrubs<\/li>\n<li>In landscaping and berms<\/li>\n<li>On sloped areas of a property<\/li>\n<li>In awkward-shaped areas of the yard<\/li>\n<li>In large pots and planters<\/li>\n<li>Where you\u2019ve plants with differing watering needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Where shouldn\u2019t\u00a0it be used?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Overhead irrigation works best for grass which is why we use both overhead irrigation and Drip Irrigation in designing our sprinkler systems<\/li>\n<li>Also, Drip Irrigation shouldn\u2019t be used in annual garden beds where greenery is densely planted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What are the components used for a Drip Irrigation system?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Emitters<\/li>\n<li>Tubes<\/li>\n<li>Microsprays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How would Drip integrate with my existing sprinkler system?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Each Drip Irrigation area would function as a separate zone<\/li>\n<li>Those zones would work off the same controller as your current system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How do you winterize the Drip zones?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>While a Drip system needs to be drained of water, it doesn\u2019t need to be blown out with an air compressor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2408\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SupergreenIrrigationVan-470x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SupergreenIrrigationVan-470x200.jpg 470w, https:\/\/alternativeearthcare.com\/supergreen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SupergreenIrrigationVan.jpg 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