Mulch and Drip Irrigation in a Raised Bed: How Mulch Changes Your Run Time and Why It Is Worth the Adjustment

Mulch And Drip Irrigation Raised Bed

Adding mulch over a raised bed drip system does two things at once: it reduces how much water the bed needs per cycle, and it hides the emitters from easy view. Both changes are manageable, but only if you account for them. This article covers the run time adjustment after mulching, which mulch materials work … Read more

Drip Irrigation for Raised Beds With Hard Water: What Clogs Your Emitters and How to Prevent It

Drip Irrigation Raised Bed Hard Water

Hard water is the most overlooked reason raised bed drip systems start underperforming after the first or second season. Calcium and magnesium dissolved in the water supply precipitate as scale inside the emitter flow path, and the passage in a standard emitter is narrow enough that even modest buildup changes the output noticeably. This article … Read more