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Intermediate20 min
Irrigation System Design
Drip vs spray, zones, head placement, timers, and smart controllers.
“Hand-watering your entire property is a great way to get to know every plant personally. It's also a terrible way to spend your Saturday.”
What you'll learn
Drip vs sprayZone designHead placementSmart controllersWater conservation
Drip irrigation for beds and planters (90% efficiency). Spray heads for lawns (65% efficiency - more evaporation). Use drip for everything except turf.
Smart controllers adjust watering based on weather, soil moisture, and plant type. Save 30-50% water vs timer-only systems. Rachio, Orbit B-hyve, and Hunter Hydrawise are the top options.