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Installing A Drip Irrigation Valve

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

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It doesn’t take much to design a drip irrigation system, just a little thought and planning. You can get your drip irrigation kit at the links below.

Connecting a drip valve into the main irrigation system involves tying into the main line that is pressured all of the time with a new valve. The new valve can be either a manual valve or an electric automatic valve hooked to the sprinkler timer.

After the valve you will install a pressure reducing regulator that will keep the pressure at an even P.S.I. Most drip irrigation systems operate best at 20 - 30 P.S.I. depending on the size of the system.

You will need to install a filter that will screen out anything that will plug up the drip emitters. The drip emitter is at the end of the line applying water to the plant.

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IRRIGATION DRIP KIT 100 " of hose, nozzles. Great Item
US $10.99

WATERING/IRRIGATION DRIP KIT. 150' Winter Sale!
US $14.99

BRAND NEW 100ft IRRIGATION DRIP KIT HYDROPONICS
US $17.99

Phil The Gardener Requests Your Help

Monday, July 14th, 2008

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Hi All,
As I write this I am thinking of all of the garden projects I have shown you tips and techniques on. I am going to do something a little different this week. I am asking for your help.

Just write in and tell me what be most helpful to you. Let me answer your questions.

I am working on a project that I will write more about later in the week. So keep coming back and Let’s Git er Done.

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Weedeater Trimmer

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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Another way to prevent weedeater damage on young trees is to use trunk guards that fit around the base of the tree. A trunk guard is a flexible plastic or vinyl tubing, approximately 1 foot tall, that will expand with the growth of the tree. They will expand up to approximately 4 inches in diameter.

This is good to protect the tree from gardeners who are careless or even accidentally allow the weedeater string to slap the trunk of the tree. The trunk guard can protect the bark and cambium layer of your tree from damage by the weedeater string.

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