Installing A Drip Irrigation Valve
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
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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 | BRAND NEW 100ft IRRIGATION DRIP KIT WITH 2 HOUR TIMER US $28.49 |
 | WATERING/IRRIGATION DRIP KIT. 100' OF HOSE! US $12.99 |
 | * Drip Irrigation * 6 Soda Bottle Plant Watering Spikes US $5.99 (Interest Level:1 ) |
 | WATERING/IRRIGATION DRIP KIT. 100' OF HOSE! US $12.99 |
 | DIG Drip Irrigation 5 MICRO SPRINKLERS Garden New! US $4.98 |
Weedeater Trimmer
Friday, July 11th, 2008Another 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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 | 2 cycle Carburetor Kit fit Weedeater Homelite Trimmer US $5.99 (Interest Level:1 ) |
 | WEEDEATER GAS POWERED 16 INCH CUT STRING TRIMMER US $22.50 (Interest Level:5 ) |
 | STIHL FS 110 R Trimmer/ Weedeater FS110R US $61.00 (Interest Level:8 ) |
 | ~ COMMERCIAL TRIMMER HARNESS WEED EATER WEEDEATER N/R ~ US $13.95 |
 | 2 cycle Carburetor Kit fit Weedeater Homelite Trimmer US $5.99 |
Prevent Weedeater Damage To Young Trees
Friday, July 4th, 2008The way to prevent weed eater damage on young trees is to keep the revolving string away from the bark and cambium layer of the tree. Stay a couple of inches away from the trunk of your trees.
I have seen more young trees killed by weedeaters than any other cause. Death by weedeater is a common problem with inexperienced gardeners and new homeowners.
It is better to hand clip the blades of grass around the base of the tree than to take a chance on damaging your trees.
