You can find lots of highly evolved and technically advanced irrigation systems in St. Petersburg, but they will also cost you a lot. However, if you want to save some cash you can consider some of the best and time-tested homemade irrigation systems, which are good at irrigating and can be made well within a tight budget.
It is best to remember that the best irrigation system is one that is made with the job it will be performing kept in mind. Here is a brief guide to the most effective and popular homemade irrigation systems in St Petersburg.
Plastic Jug Irrigation
The first type is the plastic jug irrigation system. This is your chance to put all your empty plastic jugs to the worthwhile job of irrigation. This system is perfect for small gardens, newly planted plants, or individual plants, since it delivers a slow and steady drip of water. Just insert a full water jug upside down into the ground with two small holes positioned an inch from the bottom to supply water to plants.
Leaky Bucket Irrigation
This one is ideal for plants with deep roots which need a good soaking. All you have to do is insert a small nail an inch from the bottom of the bucket to make a hole. The bucket can be raised or lowered for an appropriate drip rate.
Soaker Hose Irrigation
This system works best for larger gardens since it allows water to soak deep into the ground property maintenance and landscape contractors. Use an old garden hose, poke holes in it with an ice pick, wrap it in a lightweight cloth and that’s it. Turn the hose on very low and place it throughout the garden. The cloth allows the water to pool a bit before it soaks into the ground.
Sprinkler
Most people think this is best for use on turf lawns only, but sprinklers are great for irrigating small gardens also. Use a ring-shaped, or “doughnut” sprinkler with a waterfall effect for effective irrigation in St. Petersburg. If you want to have a bit of fun with your sprinkler, use a decorative one that will be mounted on top of a short metal pole. When this is connected to a garden hose, it turns into a great irrigation system for a small garden.
Underground Irrigation System
You can make this irrigation system by using a do-it-yourself kit as well. What you need to do is dig small trenches to lay the lines into the soil. Now connect the emitters and attach them to a garden hose.
If you want expert advice about which irrigation system would be best for your needs in St. Petersburg, then simply call in the experts in this field, the Powell Property Maintenance and Landscape Contractors.
