I tend to think of tons of ideas each day of different projects that i'd like to complete. And by saying "i'd like to complete" I really mean someone else because I have the idea and I need someone else to engineer it. Luckily, I have the perfect person for the job.
Over dinner on Sunday night, a group of us were discussing the gardens that we had planted and the plans for next year. We remarked how much easier things would be if we had a simpler and more efficient watering system. It didn't take long before I had decided that I wanted a timed watering system for my garden. Thankfully, the boyfriend knew just what to do.
Over dinner on Sunday night, a group of us were discussing the gardens that we had planted and the plans for next year. We remarked how much easier things would be if we had a simpler and more efficient watering system. It didn't take long before I had decided that I wanted a timed watering system for my garden. Thankfully, the boyfriend knew just what to do.
We did a little research and ended up purchasing an Orbit 1-Dial 1-Outlet Digital Timerto control how long the garden is watered. This contraption is attached to one hose, and ultimately the water spout *, and programmed for the desired length of watering.
The next purchase was a soaker hose, as the bf felt like that would be the best option due to the small size of the garden. A soaker hose has multiple small holes that distribute water. Both the soaker hose and timer can be purchased at Lowe's or another The hose was strategically placed throughout the garden to provide optimum watering. Because the hose is black, we planned our watering for the mornings so that the South Carolina sun and heat doesn't have as much of an impact on our water.
I won't lie: Having a timer for watering is really really nice, but I feel a bit like my complaints about watering are definitely #firstworldproblems. One of the main reasons that we chose to use a timed water system is because we didn't feel like the garden was getting the water it needed and extra water was being wasted using the spray hose.
We will see how this watering system works in the future! Have any of you used a timed watering system before?
We will see how this watering system works in the future! Have any of you used a timed watering system before?