Category Archives: irrigation

Drip Irrigation systems

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DRIP IRRIGATIONS SYSTEMS by Owen E. Dell
WHAT’S A DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM?A drip irrigation system applies water slowly to the specific root zone of plants. This is accomplished with emitters that are placed at each plant and apply water drop by drop, allowing it to soak in to the soil rather than running off or blowing away. Black polyethylene tubing, placed above ground, carries the water from plant to plant. A valve, automatic or manual, controls the system. A backflow prevention device prevents water from flowing back into the pressure main and contaminating the potable water supply.

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What to do during a drought

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WHAT TO DO DURING A DROUGHT for your plants in Kelowna
• Doing nothing is sometimes best
• Avoid fertilizer – it can burn root hairs, cause drying out of the tissue
• Avoid pruning – it stimulates new growth, which uses water reserves
• Avoid pesticides – they can injure drought-stressed foliage
• Avoid watering, obviously
• Turn off your controller or adjust moisture sensors for minimum watering
• Allow plants to wilt, up to a point
• Remove unnecessary plants to provide more water for those remaining
• Use an anti-transpirant to reduce water loss

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