Re: watering practices

Hi Kitty,

I'm probably going to give info you already hve, since it is 4-1 when I'm
reading your 3-29 letter.

I don't blow out my system, since I put a pressure type drain at the base of
each sprinkler.  My advice would for you to get a book at your local
hardware store, they should be free from such suppliers as Rainbird, and
Drip Irrigation.  If you can't find a book/catalog, all of the purveyours of
such stuff have web sites, that have a ton of information.

If you are mainly interested in irrigating your flower beds, I suggest a
drip system, it's cheaper and much more controlable and understandable.  not
only that it is easier to install, and IMO better for your plants.  If you
are watering your lawn, then sprinklers are your best bet.

If I can help any, in the form of advice or question answering, don't
hesitate.  Good Luck, Rich in Z-5
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty Morrissy" <kmrsy@earthlink.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 8:31 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] watering practices


> Gosh, Theresa, sounds like a piece of cake!
> Hmmm....what about blowing out the lines for winter?  How would I do that?
>
> Kitty
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Theresa- yahoo <tchessie@yahoo.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 3/29/2003 11:02:25 PM
> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] watering practices
> >
> > Kitty- actually set up a watering system really is easy- kind of like
> > building things with tinker toys as a kid. Having seen pictures of other
> > projects you've done, I am certain you would be able to do this.  I
added
> to
> > my system for my raised beds and it really was easy.  All you need is a
> PVC
> > pipe cutter, and the gunk to glue them together. (and a shovel to dig a
> > trench to put the pipe down in of course).  Then decide on what kind of
> > timer system you want (electronic w/ solinoid) or the kind that lets you
> > hook the whole system up to the outdoor faucet (this is the easiest
way).
> > Then get pipe and connectors of every type you need.  YOu can draw it
all
> > out on paper before you begin even!  Good luck-
> > Theresa
>
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