Autorentext

Author R. Dodge Woodson is a long-time gardener and master plumber. He is the author of a number of how-to books, including Storey's Watering Systems for Lawn & Garden. He lives in Maine.

Klappentext

Does your landscape just dry up sometimes? Do you spend hours watering your lawn and garden? If so, then you need this book!

• Water-saving and money-saving options

• Pros and cons of different water sources

• How to water using gravity, not pumps

• Affordable overhead systems

• Plumbing how-to for safe connections

• How to buy and install underground lawn sprinklers

• Simple, easy-to-understand descriptions of pumping systems

• How to use watering systems for maximum growing results

Zusammenfassung
Suitable for those wanting to buy or install a small-scale irrigation system for the lawn, garden, or backyard, this guide explains different types of irrigation systems and gives step-by-step installation instructions.

Inhalt

Introduction

When a Watering Can Won't Work: Preliminary Considerations

Is Irrigation Practical?

Freshwater Sources

Recycling Water for Irrigation

Selecting and Installing a Pump

Moving Water by Gravity Distribution

Surface and Overhead Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens

Having the Right Connections

Making the Irrigation System Operational

Suggested Reading List

Index