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The best climate-adaptive watering systems for your garden

Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building | Green design & innovation for a better world·Written by Laura Cowan·6 months ago
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If you’ve grown a garden for a while, you may have noticed that the last few years have been brutal due to climate change-related patterns. One month it’s drought and the next it’s flooding. What is the best watering system for your home garden and can it help you navigate the climate ups and downs? Here are some great options with the pros and cons so you can decide the right garden irrigation system for your micro climate.

Top watering systems for home gardens

Here are the top types of irrigation you can use for a home garden :

1. Drip tape

2. Traditional sprinklers on a hose

3. In-ground sprinklers

4. Wobbler or overhead sprinkler system

5. Garden well

Related: Save water on your home garden with these helpful tips

These options all have pros and cons, so I’ll go through them one at a time. Then go check out the options for whichever system sounds like a good fit for you. It’s not always about quality or price, as you’ll see.…

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