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Q: How do I efficiently water my trees without overwatering my flower beds?

A: Install a Landscape Dripline grid with additional emitters spaced around the trees.

click to enlarge	Step 1: Lay a grid of Landscape Dripline in the flower bed.
click to enlarge	Step 2: Connect 1/4" insert barbs directly into the Dripline.
click to enlarge	Step 3: Attach 1/4" distribution tubing to the barbs and run two lines towards each tree.
click to enlarge	Step 4: Attach the 1/4" lines to flex riser stakes and thread 12" polyflex risers onto the stakes.
click to enlarge	Step 5: Thread PC emitters into the top of the risers. Select an appropriate flow rate to meet your tree's watering requirements.
click to enlarge click to enlarge	Step 6: Space emitter stakes on both sides of the trees for even root growth.
click to enlarge	Step 7: Pop a diffuser cap onto the top of the PC emitter to create a bubbler effect and help prevent washout and runoff.
Congratulations! You now have a drip system that waters your dense flower beds AND your trees in a single zone. Enough water for your trees to develop a healthy root system without overwatering the flowers The results: Saves water and $$$ Healthier plants More free time Eliminates water damage Click here to download this Rain Bird Drip Tip for printing PDF: 694 KB Previous Drip Tips How to efficiently water patio plants with an invisible drip system.

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