How to Install a Garden Watering System

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A garden watering system can be as elaborate or as simple as desired. Getting the proper amount of water at the right times to the crops or plants is essential to a healthy, prosperous garden. Some of the options can include manual or automatic systems. Use the following tips to install a garden watering system.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Water system plumbing and materials
Shovel
Good planning
Freshwater well, if needed

Step1

Decide on the size of the project. Home gardens require a substantially smaller watering system than a farm or large crop. Take measurements of the area to be watered.

Step2

Identify all of the plants within the garden and calculate their watering needs to determine the layout of the irrigation material.

Step3

Travel to a home improvement store such as Lowe's or Home Depot. Consult with a qualified irrigation professional to purchase the correct size system and the materials needed to install it.

Step4

Lay out the plans on paper first. Decide where to place the plumbing and where the water will be coming from. Dig a freshwater well to provide the amount of water necessary for proper irrigation, if needed.

Step5

Dig the trenches for the system and place the system into the planned area. Connect the system to an adequate water supply and test.

Step6

Check all connections and joints for leaks and fissures. Correct any spray patterns and adjust the flow of water to properly get the best amount of coverage and distance.

Tips & Warnings

Consult with a local irrigation specialist or local farmer's cooperative for a good idea of how existing garden watering systems have been installed in the area.
Consider placing the garden watering system above ground to avoid having to dig trenches. Mount watering sprayers on stakes to better cover larger areas.
Wear gloves and eye protection when installing the system.
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses before breaking ground on a garden watering system.