Drip irrigation is a low pressure system that delivers water slowly and accurately to plant roots, drop by drop. The advantage is that less water is consumed or wasted by runoff, evaporation and overspray. Standard yard sprinklers are fine for lawns but drip irrigation is better for every other plant in your yard or garden. Click for a complete list of Benefits

Drip irrigation was first used in desert regions where water is scarce and precious. Large-scale farms around the world use drip irrigation for row crops, orchards and greenhouses to reduce both the volume of irrigation water required and its costs. Drip irrigation is also becoming an essential tool in developing countries around the world wherever water is limited in supply.

• Flower and vegetable gardens
• Trees and shrubs
• Greenhouses
• Raised beds or row crops
• Patio and deck plants

Municipalities, school districts, farmers, homeowners, greenhouse operators. Anyone growing plants who needs precise and efficient watering.

Drip irrigation systems are a technology that works. Once you use it, you'll wonder how you ever did without - it's that good.

• We offer drip irrigation parts designed for long service life
• Our Matched Part Program makes it easy to order the right parts the first time.
• We are here to help. We can offer advice to make the installation and maintenance of your new drip irrigation systems easy.
• You save money - we buy parts in bulk and pass the savings on to you.
• We ship promptly
• We are gardening enthusiasts who understand your concerns and share your interest in the health of your plants and soil.

Drip irrigation is excellent for areas with water restrictions or shortages. Or for regions with high energy and pumping costs. Drip uses up to 50% less water to irrigate the same number of plants and needs less than 30 PSI to operate. Drip even works well on low-pressure gravity-fed water systems.

If you are a newcomer to drip irrigation, try using our Drip Wizard to generate a list of parts for your garden or yard. You'll soon see what parts are necessary and how to plan for your drip irrigation systems.

Or take a look at all the How-To tutorial articles we have on planning and setting up your new drip irrigation systems.

Try one of our Starter Kits, an excellent introduction to drip irrigation.

Once you put together one small drip irrigation circuit, you'll know enough to add more circuits for trees, shrubs, flower or vegetable gardens or for a greenhouse.

Add a programmable timer to your irrigation systems and your plants are watered a precise amount each day whether you are home or away. Avoid drench and dry-out cycles with a watering schedule that you control and change with ease. A timer permits you to water at the best time of day for your plants, whether at night or in the middle of the day.

drip irrigation systems are quick and easy to assemble. Threaded parts are hand-tightened, connectors are push-in.

The only tools you need are a pair of scissors to cut tubing to length and a hole punch (available in our store) to insert drippers and connectors.

It's so easy it's fun.