In this video I’ll show you my process for setting up a simple, affective, and adaptable automatic irrigation system, perfect for any garden scenario.
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Hey, new to the channel. I’m moving in 2 weeks, I want to start fresh with fall veggies and herbs. My main concern is what kind of pot/bed set up should I use with a small patio and backyard
Great easy to follow explanation! This seems doable. Most other vids I’ve watched on YouTube are intimidating.
I'm in AZ. Have you ever tried burying the hose just under the top of the soil to minimize evaporation? I will give it a try and let you know…
How about Just a pump and a timer?!
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Another american "DIY" or rather BIY (buy it yourself).
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Hey Kyle!! I have a question for you! I watched a video of yours previously on how to build the raised beds in this video but now I cannot find it. Could you please link it somewhere? Or did you delete it? Thank you so much!!
Excellent
Wow. Just wow. Thank you. I believe I can manage this with your clear and thorough instructions.
I don't see the hose thread adaptor on your amazon list? Where did you get it?
Great stuff, Kyle. Thank you. Did you make those raised beds yourself or purchase them somewhere. They look sharp!
So clear and easy to follow along… I am impressed with your video.
I work at an irrigation supplier and highly recommend avoiding soaker hoses. Their water flow rate can change dramatically and unevenly throughout the length of the hose. This is especially important if you're using it for hedges or other types of similar plants that can grow asymmetrically in height if watered at different rates. There's a much better and as affordable alternative to soaker hoses – drip irrigation (pipes). Most have a fixed water flow rate, the better ones are even equipped with pressure-compensating emitters which allow you have the same flow rate at the beginning AND the end. Another important part that will both save you water and improve the lifespan of your drip irrigation pipe is a pressure regulator. Some are fixed, others are dynamic and adjustable – most are inexpensive. Hook them up before the timer since dynamic pressure can be much higher than your fixed pressure and this could lead to damaging the timer itself.
Secondly, the part about having to change the entire system when switching or rotating crops is entirely false. Drip irrigation tubes/pipes come in a variety of spacings between emitters. However, and this is very important, they are designed with the type of soil they are appropriate for. More sandy soil evaporates water much more quickly so you need to have emitters that are close together. If they are further apart, water would not have the chance to soak deep enough because of the increased evaporation rate. For soils with a higher clay level, you need emitters that are further apart – clay holds water rather easily. You'll be relying on water's native qualities to distribute moisture and if you have emitters that are not spaced apart, you'll have good conditions for oversaturation. You see, even if you do put an external emitter on your LDPE pipe, if you have emitters every 20-40cm, after 15-30 minutes of irrigation, you'll have a wet furrow throughout the length of the pipe. As water soaks through, you should also consider that roots will look for that moisture and start developing towards it so this even promotes root growth. The notion that you need a single emitter at a precise spot is 99% of cases absolutely false. I'm only excluding potted plants and bigger trees, of course.
Hope this was helpful to someone and I hope it hasn't come off as offensive or altercate – if it has, I am sorry. I'm only trying to right a wrong.
The water is not flowing equally across the line… the top and bottom are more saturated and the middle is only getting a slight drip…. I checked filters already… can any one suggest a solution?
How often do you need to run the water for food garden i am in ohio thanks
Nice! But, how is it diy if its just basic gardening supplies?
Man, you look like David Arquette. Thanks for the video
Could you come up with something more for apartment balcony gardens??? I'm taking my brain for solutions and don't know where to start.
What do you do to stop over watering on rainy days?
Great info
so do I just always have the tap on ? and the time allows the water to go through at certain times?
Great video, one question for you. Do you have to leave the valve always open?
Also a Y-type easily cleanable filter, especially if using well water along with a pressure regulator to even out the pressures from your pump
Thanks Joel Osteen
So if I want to leave it on a timer I can leave the faucet on every day? Will that make my water bill go up ?
THat little spider was running for his life at 6:00.
Thanks Kyle. Nice, simple, practical advise, explanation and demonstration.