When you are going to design a garden, the irrigation system is one of the things that cannot be missing. But, Which to choose? Depending on the size you have, and especially the plants you want to put, one or the other will be more practical.
If you have doubts, don't worry. We will talk about the types that there are, and the advantages and disadvantages that each one has. Thus, it will be much easier for you to find the answer to your question about how to choose the best irrigation system for my garden.
Before buying the irrigation system….
… It is very important to decide how many plants are you going to put up (more or less) and know your water needs, because not all need the same amount of water. In addition, it must be borne in mind that if you are going to choose to put native plants, for example, they will only need regular waterings during the first year, since from the second, since they are already acclimatized, they will be able to take care of themselves practically. In this case, you may be more interested in hosing them rather than spending a significant amount of money on an irrigation system that you will not use as much after a few months.
So, once you know the plants that you are going to put, it will be time to choose the irrigation system.
Manguera
It is the most common. Perfect for small gardens, it is inexpensive and does not need installation, just have a tap. It is very efficient, but impractical if you have a lot of plants.
Drip irrigation
This type of system is the most popular, as it has an efficiency of one 90%. It is the one that is most often installed in gardens with a warm and dry climate, such as the Mediterranean, as this way the plants can take much better advantage of the water. However, it needs installation.
Here we show you how to build your own system home drip irrigation, a very simple and economical solution to automatically water your plants and garden.
Sprinkler irrigation
Especially suitable for large areas, as well as for the lawn area. It can be programmed, increases the relative humidity and has an efficiency of 75%. But, like drip irrigation, it needs installation.
Do you already know which irrigation system you are going to choose?
for the type of plants that I have, I use 2 types of irrigation
1- capillarity: consists of placing the pot on a water tank so that the only thing that touches the substrate is water vapor or what is filtered through a string or porous material such as pumice stone
2- per tray: consists of leaving the pot in a container with water so that it enters through the bottom of the pot
3- by condensation: consists of having the plants in a totally closed place where the water vapor is not lost, it condenses on the roof of the terrarium or greenhouse and the condensed water rains on the substrate without it touching the water in the part lower, in addition to the enormous relative humidity, it helps to prevent our plants from dehydrating.
In any of the 3 cases, colembola are our best friends because they prevent the formation of algae, fungi and cyanobacteria since they feed on them in addition to keeping the substrate airy and clean in favor of the health of our plants
Which irrigation system is the best for a garden with many plants? The drip system does not seem to reach everywhere unless you put a tube every 4 or 5 cm but the sprinkler system does not reach either if the plants are tall in front of the sprinkler, as they block the water. Put the sprinkler on high either because the plants are watered overhead and the water remains on the leaves. What would be the best? Thanks!
Hi Sue.
The most recommended irrigation system is the drip. But of course, if it does not go well, it can be a little short. So, I would recommend the exudating tubes, which are polyester textile tubes, which are full of micro-holes where the water comes out. It is especially suitable for garden areas, but if you have many plants and they are close, it will also work for you.
And if not, as a last option, the hose would remain, but it takes time.
A greeting.