What methods are there for garden irrigation?

Your property can be provided with moisture in many different ways.

The classic: Watering can

It's worth it for small gardens, and if you only want to water new seedlings occasionally in spring and autumn. But for larger areas, watering with a Watering can approx. 2 liters, green quickly becomes a physical effort. Especially practical is the easy alignment of the jet. With a finer attachment for the can, you can even adjust the pressure with which the water hits your plants in no time.

Retractable hose

With a sufficiently long Water Hoses you are wonderfully flexible when watering. You can hold it in your hand during your daily garden rounds and direct it to each plant one by one. If there is a greater need for moisture, just lay it on the appropriate spot for a few minutes. Despite everything, the hose is only worthwhile for smaller gardens or larger ones that house few shrubs and plants that need to be watered regularly in summer.

Underground garden irrigation systems

They are laid a few centimeters below the soil surface and release water in drops at regular intervals. This continuously waters your plants, making it ideal for large properties and saving time. Another plus: moisture cannot evaporate, making this method extremely economical. The downside is the relatively large installation effort. You need to dig a trench that includes the entire planned hose length. However, this provides you with a long-lasting and, in most cases, frost-proof garden irrigation system. If you turn off the water before the first frost so that nothing remains in the pipe, you will not risk a pipe burst.

Above-ground garden irrigation systems

Lay pipes or hoses so they reach all plants within a few meters. By using different types of sprinklers, which you install every few meters on the hose, you can set up an automated garden irrigation system in no time. With a bit more effort, you can bury most of the hose underground and only leave the sprinkler connections exposed. However, between dense plants and on dark soil, the inconspicuous lines are noticeable only to a trained eye.

Useful accessories for watering your garden plants

Extensive planning is essential for a functional automated garden irrigation system. Think about where the line should go and which system you want to use: underground or above ground? With the latter, you do not necessarily have to dig up the soil to set a trench. You can also lay the hoses visibly: among the plants. Dark Pipes are barely noticeable this way. Measure how many meters you need to span and add a little buffer. It's better to run the water line a bit generously. For this, you need Fittings + PE Pipe Connections or possible intermediate valves at the connection points to attach an additional hose and suitable Irrigation Technology . The different sprinklers from the BONI-SHOP vary according to the irrigation area and the number of nozzles.

Tips for garden irrigation

1. The right timing
   Regular watering is essential, especially in the warm summer months. It is important not to water your garden during the hottest midday sun. The moisture evaporates far too quickly and does not reach the roots. Also, avoid watering in the evening. The cooling at night increases the risk of root rot and unsightly fungal infections.
2. The ideal amount
   We recommend giving the plants a larger amount of water once a day rather than watering them multiple times. This ensures that the moisture actually reaches the roots.
3. What to use for watering the garden?
   Do not use too cold well water. Most plants do not like it at all! Lukewarm water, slightly warmed by the sun, is particularly good for them.
4. Technique is crucial
   Do not water your flowers and shrubs from above if possible. Delicate blooms can suffer and may break off. Also, even sturdy green leaves do not fare well. Water collects on them and creates a breeding ground for fungi. Therefore, try to water your plants as much as possible from the side.