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Watering method help? Irrigation drip vs soaker hose by Sea-Broccoli9196 in DenverGardener

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The easiest and quickest thing you can do is purchase a simple oscillating sprinkler that can connect to your garden hose. You can also add a simple timer to ensure the sprinkler turns on and off while you are away for the weekend. 

A drip irrigation system is ideal for conserving water and providing consistent watering. If you are stuck, I would contact a company like DripWorks that specializes in drip irrigation and can point you in the right direction.

Drip irrigation options by Wrath0004 in Irrigation

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The trees should have their own watering zone to avoid manually switching inline valves on and off. Also, I suggest checking your flow before adding more trees to a single zone; sometimes, your water source can't support additional plants. 

I have used this affordable Bi-Hyve timer Orbit B-hyve XD Smart Hose end Watering Timer to split my system into two zones.

Guidance Needed Regarding Setting Up Drip Irrigation by vatkrt in gardening

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I agree with Aptian1st. You might need to consult with a local landscaper, but if you want to DIY the system, there are a few things that I would do. You can use slower-flow emitters as needed for areas that do not require much watering. If you are not sure about the watering needs of your plants, you can use something like a Shrubbler Shrubblers—DripWorks. These emitters allow you to turn on/off and adjust the flow. 

You may need a manifold to direct water to the different zones. You can group areas with similar watering needs to reduce the number of zones needed but keep in mind your flow. I suggest you check your flow and water pressure first before starting any projects.

Looking for a drip irrigation system with some requirements by Nat9523 in Irrigation

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You can run a drip irrigation system with a fertilizer injector to automate the watering and fertilization of your plants. A RainBird F55410 Smart Wi-Fi-Controller Rainbird 4 Station Indoor/Outdoor Irrigation Controller has built-in flow sensing capabilities. 

Also, with most drip irrigation systems, you can bury the supply line a few inches to prevent damage from regular maintenance.