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Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and All Climates, 2nd Edition

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BKDRIP
UPC:
9780961584849

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The Essential Guide to Drip Irrigation — For Every Garden & Every Climate

Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and All Climates, 2nd Edition by Robert Kourik is the most comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to designing and running a drip irrigation system. This fully revised softcover edition features 187 pages and 88 illustrations, covering drip irrigation for trees, shrubs, vegetables, container plants, and hanging baskets. Kourik explains how to select the right components, lay out an efficient system, and save up to 50% more water compared to sprinklers — all in a straightforward, jargon-free style. Topics include managing gray water and cistern water, choosing buried drip tubing to eliminate wind and evaporation losses, and rolling out a functional system quickly without punching in individual emitters. Whether you're setting up your first drip irrigation kit or refining an existing layout, this book belongs in every serious gardener's library.

Book Details
Detail Information
Author Robert Kourik
Edition 2nd Edition (Revised & Expanded)
Format Softcover (Paperback)
Pages 187
Illustrations 88
ISBN-13 978-0-9615848-4-9
SKU BKDRIP
What This Book Covers
  • All Plant Types: Drip irrigation techniques for trees, shrubs, vegetables, flower gardens, container plants, and hanging baskets.
  • Water Savings: How to use up to 50% less water compared to sprinkler systems by delivering moisture directly to the root zone.
  • Component Selection: Guidance on choosing durable, long-lasting hardware without the confusion of unnecessary gadgets.
  • Buried Drip Tubing: How to install tubing below the surface to eliminate water loss from wind and evaporation.
  • Alternative Water Sources: Using gray water and cistern water responsibly to supplement irrigation.
  • All Climates: Practical strategies for gardeners in any region, including areas with irregular rainfall or frequent drought.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. Robert Kourik wrote this guide specifically to be accessible to home gardeners with no prior irrigation experience, using plain language and 88 clear illustrations throughout.

Does this book cover drip irrigation for vegetables and containers?
Yes. The book covers drip irrigation for trees, shrubs, hanging plants, container plants, and vegetable and flower gardens.

How is the 2nd edition different from the original?
The 2nd edition is fully revised and expanded with more illustrations, additional chapters, and updated information on managing limited water supplies, including the use of gray water and cistern water.

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