Drip irrigation is the Answer for Gardeners in Santa Barbara

Drought conditions have left homeowners wanting a way to properly irrigate their prized gardens without consuming more water than permitted when restrictions are in place. Drip irrigation could be the answer. Most effective for garden areas, this type of system is simply perforated tubing laid upon the surface of the planting area, emitting water directly into the soil for efficient delivery to plants’ root systems.

There are clear advantages to using drip in your garden beds. The low-and-slow release of water prevents the waste seen with traditional systems. No matter how accurate the setup, sprinklers will often overspray, watering sidewalks, driveways, and buildings in addition to the softscape. Drip irrigation keeps water contained within the beds where it’s needed most. Further, a spray of water into the air can drift in the wind or quickly evaporate—especially on hot days—before even reaching the plants. Taller plants and structures in the landscape, too, create barriers, denying lower material from receiving a much needed drink.Read More. Click Here.