How to properly organize watering of the site: main rules for the garden, garden and greenhouse

• How to properly organize watering of the site

Quality watering is not just water from a hose. For a garden, vegetable garden, greenhouse or lawn, it is important to supply water evenly, in the right amount and at the right time. If watering is organized incorrectly, plants can dry out, get sick, and water will be wasted.

On a small plot, you can use manual watering, but for a stable result, it's better to think about the system immediately: drip irrigation, automatic watering or combined option.

Why is it important to water plants properly

The root system of plants requires not frequent surface wetting, but uniform soil moisture. When water gets directly to the root, the plant absorbs moisture better, suffers less from heat, and the soil does not dry out as quickly.

Excessive watering is also harmful. If there is too much water, the roots can rot, and a crust forms on the soil surface. Therefore, the main task of the watering system is not just to supply water, but to do it in a dosed manner.

What types of watering systems are there

Drip irrigation is suitable for a vegetable garden, greenhouses, seedlings, berry fields, flowerbeds and plants in rows. Water is supplied slowly, directly to the root zone. This is an economical and convenient option for most areas.

Automatic watering is more often used for lawns, decorative areas, large areas and gardens. The system can work on a timer or controller, start at a given time and water different zones separately.

Combined system is the best solution when there is a lawn, garden, greenhouse, trees and flowerbeds on one plot. For the lawn, sprinklers are installed, and for plants in rows - drip hose or tape.

What to start with when assembling the watering system

First, you need to determine which areas will be watered: garden, greenhouse, lawn, trees, flowerbeds or decorative plants. Then it is worth evaluating the water source, pressure in the system and distance to each zone.

For the stable operation of the system, it is important to correctly select the filter, pipe, fittings , drip tape or hose, pressure reducer, valves and connectors. If automation is planned, you will need a controller, electromagnetic valves and sensors.

Typical mistakes when organizing watering

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  lack of filter before the drip system;
  too high pressure for drip tape;
  incorrect selection of pipe diameter;
  same water supply for different plants;
  watering in the heat of the day;
  Lack of separate zones for lawn, garden and trees.

What is better to choose for your site

For a garden and greenhouse, a drip tape or drip hose is most often chosen. For a garden, trees and shrubs, it is convenient to use drip irrigation or micro-irrigation. For a lawn, it is better to install sprinklers and automatic controller.

If you are not sure what components are needed for your site, it is better to select the system according to the scheme: area, type of plants, water source, pressure and desired level of automation.

Conclusion

Properly organized watering saves water, time and effort. Plants receive moisture evenly, the soil does not dry out, and caring for the site becomes much simpler.

In the online store Agras, you can select equipment for drip and automatic watering: pipes, fittings, filters, drip irrigation, controllers, valves, sprinklers and other components for assembling the system.