Garden Irrigation System

Garden Irrigation Systems

Garden watering systems work by carrying water around the garden in a series of irrigation supply pipes connected to a water source usually a standard outside tap. When you have the irrigation supply pipe running past all of the plants you wish to water, you then connect water outlets to the pipe matrix which will regulate the release of water. Use a water timer for automatic control of when the garden watering system turns on and off.

Drip Irrigation Systems

Drip irrigation systems are the most efficient of the garden watering systems, designed to precisely release water to the roots of plants. It works by using a network of pipes to carry water around the garden, and then connecting drip emitters and positioning them close to the base of plants. Because the drip emitters release water slowly, you have greater control of the amount of water being delivered, eliminating water waste.

Micro Jet and Spray Systems

Micro jets and sprays deliver a fine spray of water over an area of up to 2 metres radius, making them ideal for covering small areas of plants. Because they cover small areas (rather than individual plants), micro jet and spray systems are quicker to install and can be more cost effective compared to drip irrigation systems, but are not as efficient with water. You can buy pre-made micro jets on stakes with micro tube, further reducing installation time, or you can buy all the components individually to customise your system as much as you'd like.

Mini Sprinkler Systems

With a coverage of up to 5 metres radius, mini sprinklers are great for covering large areas of plantation quickly and easily. These are similar to the micro jets and sprays, but instead of giving a fine spray, they throw water in large droplets which minimizes evaporation during distribution. Installation is quick and easy, with pre-made mini sprinklers on stakes available, as well individual components for fully customized mini sprinkler systems.

Soaker Hose Systems

Soaker hose is a porous pipe also known as leaky pipe, and when used, it releases water slowly along its entire length and provides a deep soaking action. It's great to use in flower borders, vegetable patches, hedgerows or any other large areas. Available in a 13mm diameter for long lengths (50m maximum lengths is recommended) and a micro 4mm diameter which is ideal for containers.

During droughts or unseasonable rain storms, it is essential to monitor the amount of water going toward irrigation to prevent waste. Nimmadhi gives this free tool to reducing water consumption, the savings for the property owner can be substantial.

Surfacen irrigation

Surface flood, or level basin irrigation systems, water moves across the surface of an agricultural lands, in order to wet it and infiltrate into the soil. Surface irrigation can be subdivided into furrow, border strip or basin irrigation. It is often called flood irrigation when the irrigation results in flooding or near flooding of the cultivated land. Historically, this has been the most common method of irrigating agricultural land and is still used in most parts of the world.

Where water levels from the irrigation source permit, the levels are controlled by dikes, usually plugged by soil. This is often seen in terraced rice fields rice paddies, where the method is used to flood or control the level of water in each distinct field. In some cases, the water is pumped, or lifted by human or animal power to the level of the land. The water application efficiency of surface irrigation is typically lower than other forms of irrigation.