Choosing the best irrigation system for our garden is challenging since not all types suit all plants. The main factor you must consider is water saving, which must be efficient, especially in extensive gardens.
The first type of irrigation is the hose or watering can. This type is the best known to everyone. The good thing about this system is that you only need one faucet, so you don’t have to spend money on installations. On the other hand, it cannot be automated, and its efficiency is only 45%. In this case, it is ideal for small sites or pots.
Another system is drip and exudation pipes. It can be used for any garden. The disadvantages of this system are that it requires installation and that it needs good-quality water. But in its favor, it has an efficiency of 90% since the water reaches the roots directly without wetting the leaves or the ground. This system is ideal for trees and shrubs.
Lastly, we have the sprinkler system. This imitates rain, being very complete but requiring pipe installation. Yes, it can be automated, and there are many types of sprinklers; in addition, their efficiency is 75% and increases relative humidity, thus wasting less water than hoses.