It's no secret that the plants need to be watered. There are three main ways of watering a vegetable garden or summer cottage: drip, rain, and subsoil. Also to this list can be attributed, and manual watering from the watering can. Many summer residents, in order to save time and effort, install an automatic irrigation system on the site.

This irrigation system is a kind of structure consisting of a pump, sprinklers and hoses. For subsoil irrigation, porous pipes and hoses are also required.

Content

• 1 What are the types of irrigation systems?
• 2 Advantages and disadvantages of irrigation systems
• 3 The cost of irrigation systems
• 4 How to make a watering system with your own hands?
  • 4.1 Creating a watering system

What are the types of irrigation systems?

The most popular way of watering plants, flower beds and lawn is sprinklingthat is, when watering occurs from above. Such devices are considered the most simple and easy to use. They continuously spray a water jet at a certain angle in one area.

There are more complex models, for example, rotational. In this case, the water enters the earth more evenly around the circumference. Due to such a complicated construction, the cost of such a unit is much higher than usual.

Principle of operation The irrigation system is as follows: the hose is connected to the sprayer and the water is turned on. When a steady water pressure is established, the sprinkler begins to function. Such an installation is impossible without a pump. Its performance affects the water pressure. Pumps can be installed both near the well and deep in the ground. Submersible pumps are installed in the event that groundwater is in the very depths of the soil.

Hedges and some large garden plants require subsoil irrigation. For trees and bushes suitable drip irrigation. The principle of operation of this type of irrigation is as follows: water through a special design goes straight to the roots of plants. It is instantly absorbed, which means that trees or bushes use all the water. This irrigation system can be used both in the country and in the greenhouse.

Watering systems are usually used from spring to autumn. The maximum water temperature should not exceed 32 degrees.

Also distinguish systems of manual and automated watering. In the first case, the user turns on the solenoid valve and opens the valve. Watering time is regulated independently. The automatic system begins to work according to a given program. Typically 4 to 6 valves are used at the same time. Watering time may be different. It all depends on the program and the preferences of the owner.

You can install additional drain valvesthat run on batteries. Some summer residents use sensors of precipitation and soil moisture and automate the irrigation system, after which it works autonomously. Such equipment can be bought, but it will be cheaper and more economical to make a watering system by yourself.

Advantages and disadvantages of irrigation systems

Each irrigation method has its pros and cons. Advantage irrigation systems on the principle of sprinkling is that this design is very easy to operate. The following actions are enough:

• pave the highway;
• развить шлан;
• can be watered.

In addition, this method is considered "natural"Because it mimics rain.

Drip irrigation is considered ideal for plants, since water does not settle on the leaves, but goes directly into the root system. This method of irrigation is better for the summer residents themselves, since in this case the volume of water spent is much less than during sprinkling. Unlike other irrigation methods, the drip system can be applied even in the sun. Water gets to the roots without harming the leaves. After all, everyone knows that in no case should the plant leaves be watered in direct sunlight, when the water evaporates, the leaves get severely burned.

Intra soil systems watering is perfect for capricious plants. However, the installation of pumps is quite time-consuming and costly process.

The cost of irrigation systems

If you decide to buy an automatic irrigation system, then you should bear in mind that, in addition to the design itself, you will have to pay for the installation. The price of work depends on the topography of the site, landscape features, irrigation area and personal customer wishes.

The design itself for irrigation can be purchased in the range of 2000−3000 rubles. For example, drip installation "Water meter"Costs 2400 rubles, the system working on the principle of sprinkling is a bit cheaper - 2000 rubles. But do not forget that, in addition to these settings, you can not do without buying a pump, hoses, pipes and timers. Therefore, together with the installation it will cost a tidy sum, so it is much more expedient to make the irrigation system yourself.

How to make a watering system with your own hands?

Before you start creating an irrigation system, you need to buy the necessary equipment and make a plan. The irrigation scheme is very important, since it will be the quantity of materials calculated by it. Also on the scheme you need to specify the places where they will pass the pipeline and hoses. Need to count number of pipe jointsso as not to be mistaken with the number of plugs, connectors and disconnectors. It is better to choose plastic pipes, they are much more practical and more durable than metal ones. In case there is no water main on the site, you need to stock up on a water tank that will be located on a hill. Depending on which irrigation method you choose, you need to mark the hoses, bury them in the ground, hang them up or put them on the lawn.

Creating a watering system

• funnel and drive can be made of empty cans or other plastic containers;
• cumulative system mounted on a wooden plank at an angle;
• on the base of the plank, you need to place a funnel to which the watering pipe will be attached;
• at the end of the stick you need to place counterweight.

Principle of operation The irrigation systems are as follows: the water from the barrel enters the collection part, after its filling the center of gravity is shifted and the accumulator is tilted to the funnel, through which the water goes into the irrigation pipe. Empty, the drive returns to its original position. The volume of water can be adjusted by installing a special valve on the tank.

If you purchased a pump, you can make a more automated system for watering. In the hose can make holesthrough which water will fall on plants when the pump is running and pumping water.

In any case, buy or make a system for watering yourself, you decide. It all depends on the available amount of money that you are willing to spend on your garden plot.