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Jeff's Question

Jeff Lowenfels asked:
> Now my question. Lee strongly urges the use of drip irrigation. How about
a
> good source of info regarding drip systems? Lee lays it out, yes, but the
> system seems too complicated for the average gardener. Heck, I am an avid
> gardener and am daunted by them. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to
> take the "complication" out of laying out a system and, more importantly,
> writing about doing so?

I agree with Lee's suggestion to use drip irrigation, and I've used it for
years.  Because I am a modified SQ. FT gardener--modified for larger spaces
and by my own years of experience--I could not use a permanent drip
irrigation systems.  I moved plants about too much.  So I invested in a
number of 50-foot black soaker hoses from Wal-mart for $7 each.  I snake
them through the veggie beds, rose beds and among the perennials.  What
makes them work best is that I cover the hoses with mulch--an inch to two
inches of it.  In hot climates like Texas, the mulch reduced evaporation to
almost nothing.  Elsewhere, the mulch cover satisfies my esthetic concerns.

On a personal note, the first crocus FINALLY bloomed today!  Hooray, spring
is finally here.
Doreen Howard

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