After putting in our front and back yard flower and vegetable garden, we were faced with the daily task of watering by hand.  This was a time-consuming, yet enjoyable exercise.  However, when it came time for vacation, we knew we had to find a way to water when we were out of town.  A drip watering system on a timer came to our rescue. The entire system of lines, sprayers, and emitters was installed in a couple of days.  We were surprised at how smoothly it went together.  We really liked the drip tape for its flexibility. 

Planning our drip system took some thought.  We have a garden with plants that have two different watering needs.  Some of our plants require infrequent deep watering, while others require daily watering.  The solution was a timer with versatility, so we purchased the Claber DUPLO 8410 Programmable Water Timer, the brains of our newly installed drip system.

We are very pleased with our system.  A drip system on a timer is ideal for anyone who either does not have the time to hand water, or just wants the ease and versatility of an automatic system.  Don’t be intimidated.  With a little instruction, a basic drip watering system is well within reach and well worth the effort.

Debbie, Thanks for your garden report! It really helps to know what works well for a home gardener.