Drip Irrigation Planning Guide (Agriculture Guide)

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First of all if you are considering installing a drip irrigation system you should take some time to sit down and map out the area you want the drip irrigation to cover. For example, if you want to install a system in your garden, make a rough drawing of the plants you have and where they are situated, remembering to include trees and shrubs, which, for some reason people tend to ignore when planning their systems. A basic rule of thumb is that if it is growing and you want it to keep on doing so, include it in your garden plan.

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Author: Willem Van Cotthem

Honorary Professor of Botany, University of Ghent (Belgium). Scientific Consultant for Desertification and Sustainable Development.