http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/HoseEnd+Sprinklers+for+Lawns+and+Gardens.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:15:22 GMT Drip irrigation and permanently installed sprinkler systems are wonderful, but in many cases, a hose-end sprinkler must be used. There are many choices available. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/HoseEnd+Sprinklers+for+Lawns+and+Gardens.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/AA1CCCEE-321D-40B1-B367-39D8EE477DBF/1200/Rlp127.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Drip+Irrigation+in+the+Home+Garden.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:48:45 GMT A drip system is probably the easiest and is certainly the most effective way to irrigate your garden. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Drip+Irrigation+in+the+Home+Garden.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6D9B5987-3D63-46B9-A439-061C83161353/1192/RLP097.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Quick+Connectors+for+Garden+Hose.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:56:22 GMT Some of the hose quick connectors now available can make the job of using garden hoses much easier. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Quick+Connectors+for+Garden+Hose.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/7C838122-0888-45E1-8CBD-CD5B2963C961/1194/Rlp099.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Drip+Irrigation+for+Fruits+and+Ornamentals.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 16:14:00 GMT Drip irrigation is an excellent way to water trees and shrubs. It allows you to precisely meter water directly into the root zone without wetting foliage or watering the weeds between plants. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Drip+Irrigation+for+Fruits+and+Ornamentals.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/9813797C-6C52-4560-85D7-1FA4AC06B34E/1188/RLP091.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Introduction+to+Drip+Irrigation.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 15:52:22 GMT Drip (or trickle) irrigation systems meter a slow drip or spray of water at discrete intervals. The principle of drip irrigation is to slowly put down enough water in the plant root zone to supply the plants adequately without runoff and without wetting the soil between crop rows. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Introduction+to+Drip+Irrigation.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/088FBE95-CFA9-464E-8FAF-02F844E934BE/1184/RLP090.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Using+Vacuum+Breakers+to+Prevent+Backflow+With+Garden+Hoses.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:06:59 GMT Using a simple, inexpensive vacuum breaker on your hose bibbs can help prevent contaminating your water supply. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/irrigation/Using+Vacuum+Breakers+to+Prevent+Backflow+With+Garden+Hoses.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/0871B9E3-D15B-4EE9-BF48-34B2E59F6F2F/1198/Rlp166.JPG