Since small amounts of water are continuously applied over an extended period of time, ideal growing conditions develop, thus limiting the over-saturation of root systems and soil. While drip irrigation systems are most notable for their water-saving powers, there are actually several benefits which may appeal to the homeowner associated with implementing this system.įor instance, drip irrigation improves overall growth of plants, shrubs, and trees.
When compared to sprinklers and hoses, drip irrigation is more economically sound and environmentally savvy, as it uses at least 30-50 % less water than other methods of watering, inclusive of less loss associated with canopy interception, runoff, wind drift, or evaporation. Characterized by a slow, precise application of water to plants and root systems, drip irrigation systems allow water to drip directly to root zones at low volumes, offering the eco and economically conscious farmer or homeowner a conservation friendly alternative to traditional watering means. Drip irrigation, also known as micro- and trickle-irrigation, is a sustainable irrigation practice designed and well-suited for home use. Let’s explore a few sustainable options which can be easily integrated into your home lawn and garden care practices.ĭrip irrigation is one such way to improve the health of your garden, while conserving time, as well as environmental and financial resources. Outdoor irrigation comprises a significant portion of urban water consumption, and given the over-all nation-wide low-rainfall and diminished economic resources that today many Americans are facing, someone like my Grandpa Joe might be more interested in eco-friendly as well as fiscally-conscious alternatives to traditional watering systems. Inefficient outdoor water use is an area which can be readily impacted on to reduce wasteful water practices. As a young girl, the value of water in the scope of that typical day never occurred to me, though now as an adult I can’t help but consider its value when I see shrubs, plants, and soil dry up and/or covered with disease. On those especially hot summer mornings, he would set a sprinkler out in the yard to keep his grass growing green and high, and during the evenings when the sun had set we would lay in the grass to look up at the stars. Summer afternoons were often spent plucking from rows and rows of green beans, while my grandfather stood with a hose to spray down his squash and potato plants.
In fact, I have fond, youthful memories of helping my Grandpa Joe tend his crops. There is nothing that stands out as more American than a well-manicured lawn and home garden.
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