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Drip Irrigation – A Simple But Essential Maintenance Task Before the Onset of the Irrigation Season
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Drip irrigation is probably the most important tool at the disposal of the dry climate gardener, interested in conserving as much water as possible. Here then is a simple task for increasing the system’s life expectancy, two or three times over.

Drip Irrigation – How Many Separate Taps Should You Install for Maximum Water Conservation?
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

For drip irrigation to save as much water as possible, it is necessary to know how to use it. One means is to have a separate schedule for each different plant group.

Drip Irrigation – How Professionals Lay and Space the Drip Irrigation Pipes
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Drip irrigation is an essential tool for managing water as efficiently as possible. In order to get the most from your system though, you should know how to lay and space the pipes, as would a landscape professional.

Drip Irrigation – The Three Factors That Mean Success Or Otherwise
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

The immense benefits of drip irrigation are often lost because of a few avoidable mistakes. Here are some tips for getting the most from your dripper system.

Garden Irrigation -- How Often Do You Need To Water?
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

In order to manage water in the garden both responsibly and effectively, its necessary to understand that different groups of plants, not only require different quantities of water, but also need the water at different times.

Garden Irrigation -- Watering Trees And Shrubs During A Drought Year
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

In Mediterranean and other dry or semi arid regions, regular irrigation is an integral part of having a garden. Usually, the amount of water available to the home garden is severely restricted, but within known limits, the garden plants can nonetheless be grown satisfactorily.

Garden Irrigation - What Does Over-Watering Really Mean?
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Most home gardeners realize that watering too much is a bad thing. But do they know that what it really means is the opposite of what it seems to be? Here are some important tips for efficient and effective irrigation.

Garden Irrigation – Which Type Of Electronic Water Timer Is Best For A Private Garden
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Installing a professional irrigation system is essential in dry climate gardens, not only to achieve the best results possible, but also as a tool in the correct management and use of water. Make sure to get a decent electronic water timer as well.

Garden irrigation – Why It’s So Important To Grow And Water Different Plant Groups Separately
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

In dry climate gardens, a professional irrigation system is a pre-condition for successfully growing the garden plants and managing water responsibly. It also makes good design sense.

Growing Roses in a Dry Mediterranean Climate – Is it Compatible with Water Conserving Gardening?
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Roses are still the “Queen of the Garden” but unfortunately, they are also heavy water consumers, a fact that makes them problematical for gardeners in a dry climate. Here are some tips for growing roses on less water.

How To Save Water In The Garden While Enjoying Amazing Color At The Same Time!
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Saving water does not have to mean a dull, colorless garden. Here are some tips for an amazingly colorful garden that is water wise as well.

Irrigation -- Carrying Out Routine Checks On Your Garden Irrigation System
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

It sounds routine and boring. Yet checking your irrigation system well before the end of winter is a good habit to get into.

Irrigation - How To Look After The Watering Needs Of Your Plants In The Winter
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

As far as watering the garden is concerned, winter in a dry Mediterranean climate can be a perplexing time for the home gardener. So should you be watering at this time of year?

Irrigation -- Why It's So Important To Grow Different Plant Groups Separately
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Effective irrigation and efficient water management are about supplying suitable quantities of water to the garden plants, at the right intervals

Lawn Irrigation – How Much And How Often Do You Need To Water?
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

There are a number of reasons why a lawn succeeds or not. In dry climates, the most crucial factor is irrigation.

Saving Water in the Garden – How Conserving Water Can Make Good Design Sense
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Saving water does not have to mean a poor, miserable garden. On the contrary, the limitations imposed by the water crisis in dry climates, opens the way for fresh and exciting design ideas to replace the old worn-out clichés.

Spring Lawn Care In Mediterranean Gardens – How To Save Water And Grow A Better Lawn
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Saving water and having a great garden are often seen as being mutually exclusive. Here is a lawn care strategy for a dry climate garden that can allow you to have both.

Turf Irrigation – How To Save Water And Your Lawn During Drought Years
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

In principle, the best way to save water in dry climate gardens is to reduce the area of grass. Here is a way of saving water in drought years, without killing-off the lawn.

Water Conserving Gardening – The Golden Rule for Saving Water in the Garden
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Water wise gardening is an involved and complex matter. But there is one rule that is absolutely crucial to saving water on the one hand, and having a beautiful garden on the other.

Water Conserving Gardening – The Principles Behind Saving Water in the Garden
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

Saving water in the garden is easier said than done. Success depends on understanding the basic principles and then applying to your garden

Watering Lawns During The Summer In Mediterranean And Dry Climate Gardens
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

There are many factors behind growing a successful lawn. Suitable irrigation is the most crucial of them during the summer in dry, Mediterranean climates.

Why Drip irrigation Is The Best Way Of Watering Your Garden Plants
By Jonathan Ya'akobi

There are some drawbacks with drip irrigation systems as opposed to sprinklers, but the advantages are so overwhelming that the gardener, especially in a dry climate, should consider installing one.