Watering fruit trees with drip irrigation

Watering fruit trees with drip irrigation

I water about half of my fruit trees with mini-sprinklers while the other half is on drip irrigation. For example, the citrus trees along my driveway pictured above are all on drip. In this post, I’ll explain why I use drip on many trees, and I’ll give you my best...
Drip-irrigation bucket

Drip-irrigation bucket

This is a white sage plant that I put in the ground in late winter. We haven’t had much rain since then so I’ve needed to water it about once a month. Instead of using a watering can or a hose, I find that this drip-irrigation bucket is the best method. In...
The easiest automatic irrigation

The easiest automatic irrigation

Some years back, I wanted to plant fruit trees in a new part of my yard, but there was only a faucet over there. I handwatered the trees at first, but when that work became too much I set up the easiest form of automatic irrigation. It consists of only five parts....
Lowering a food garden’s water bill

Lowering a food garden’s water bill

Late summer is usually when we need to water our vegetables and fruit trees most in Southern California. And we should water them amply, as much as they need in order to provide us the food we desire. But are there ways to be more efficient? Always. Listed here are...
Smart irrigation timers and automation

Smart irrigation timers and automation

(This post was written by Dave Feinglass, who grows dozens of fruit trees on his property in Fallbrook, San Diego County. Thank you, Dave!) There is just something relaxing about watering the plants in your garden or your backyard fruit tree with a trusty old watering...

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