This was great! I bought an irrigation system on Amazon because my friend has one. I was intimidated to assemble it but I feel confident that I will be able to do it. Thank you. You speak clearly and explain the system quite well!
This was great for a lot of first timers. I was able to find different emitters for the Proven Winners kit atHome Depot. They are universal 1/4 inch tubing, and the ones I got were the ones that spray like an umbrella so convenient.
Drip irrigation is the best thing! I've installed hundreds of feet of irrigation lines, valves and micro sprinkler heads. Working on putting everything on timers for consistent watering. So good to see you going in the same direction! So many benefits and time savings
You make me feel like I can actually do this! We are going on vacation in September and I don't want to ask the housesitter to water all my pots. I may try this even though it's late in the season.....
This was very clear and a great tutorial! I recently set up drip with kind of a few sets and parts pieces together... wish I'd had that set up! Maybe next year 😊
i am in Spring TX , near Houston. very different climate from yours but i really enjoy watching what you are able to do on your decks with containers. i have decided to try dahlias in containers. keep up the good work, Bethany!
That was great. I have yet to do this but really want to get on to it ..always been a but intimidated by irrigation ...looks pretty straight fwd with a bit of thinking 😉
I have carpathen set up in my backyard thanks to you! But I'm watching this bc at some point I am doing my front yard also. I guess I need to try wiggling the tubing on? I have scrawny hands and had to use a lighter to get the small tubing all the way down. Seeing you do it so easily makes me want to try again.
Thank you for posting this; very helpful and informative. I'll be setting up an irrigation system for the first time and don't know much about them yet. Orbit and Rain Bird are couple of brands I've come across at Lowe's and Home Depot. Did you ever consider or have any opinion about them? I like that I'd be able to just drive over to the store and get parts the same day. On the other hand, I definitely value quality over price. Thanks,
I have the orbit timer and love it! It is more expensive than other timers I’ve used but being able to control and monitor it from my phone has been worth it.
I want to set up a system but my hose outlet is on the back of my house and it is at least 30 feet to the area where my pots are at. I thought I could just set it up and home the hose to the system when i want to water. But after seeing this i want a timer. Any ideas?
I currently have my system set up to run for two minutes which seems about right for having water drip out of the bottom of pots. I see videos though where they say to use a slow drip that may take 10 minutes to fill the pot. Does it matter which method is used or is “better” for the plants?
I’ve heard that the drip is “better” but I had both a system with these small sprinklers and a system with drip for four years and never noticed a difference in my plants.
This is my first summer with drip irrigation on my Chicago roof! I’m assuming you have to install a new system every summer, or can you reuse some components?
I don’t! My front system has been in place for three years and the only thing I do is either replace anything that is broken or expand it to new pots if needed. I bring in the timers, but leave the drip tube out over winter (not sure if that’s best practice though 😆)
@@ChicagoGardener i did move them this morning. thanks for tip on watering. i am going mad trying to keep both annuals and perennials watered. i really want to thank you for your prompt response. you must get tons of e-mails! and i just want to let you know thatsupertunia vista bubblegum is the champ. everything that everyone says is true. AND you played a big part in my renewed interest in petunias. thought it was too hot here. then i discovered supertunias and crazytunias! happy gardening Bethany!
This was great! I bought an irrigation system on Amazon because my friend has one. I was intimidated to assemble it but I feel confident that I will be able to do it. Thank you. You speak clearly and explain the system quite well!
Thank you!! I promise it gets easier once you start bc it’s very repetitive!
Absolutely the best explanation of drip irritation on You Tube. You explained this so well!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much!!
Seeing it done repetitively was very helpful, thanks
Yay! I’m glad this was helpful.
You have a talent for explaining things simply and completely. I'm excited about my new irrigation system (arriving via Amazon tomorrow!). Thanks!
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! Sometimes I wonder if I’m talking too much when I’m trying to explain something.
This was great for a lot of first timers. I was able to find different emitters for the Proven Winners kit atHome Depot. They are universal 1/4 inch tubing, and the ones I got were the ones that spray like an umbrella so convenient.
I love how universal all the pieces are so you can mix and match! I’m definitely going to start customizing mine more in the future.
Drip irrigation is the best thing! I've installed hundreds of feet of irrigation lines, valves and micro sprinkler heads. Working on putting everything on timers for consistent watering. So good to see you going in the same direction! So many benefits and time savings
It’s the best gardening decision I’ve ever made! Especially the peace of mind when we’re out of town.
@@ChicagoGardener exactly. You know how quickly grow bags and containers dry out so having everything water automatically is THE answer for sure.
I really enjoyed and learned a lot from your irrigation tutorial. Which water backflow preventer did you purchase?❤
You make me feel like I can actually do this! We are going on vacation in September and I don't want to ask the housesitter to water all my pots. I may try this even though it's late in the season.....
Do it!! It’s much easier than you think it is, I promise! And you’ll feel so much better leaving your plants on vacation.
This was very clear and a great tutorial! I recently set up drip with kind of a few sets and parts pieces together... wish I'd had that set up! Maybe next year 😊
Thank you! Sometimes I can ramble a bit so I’m glad it was clear 😂
i am in Spring TX , near Houston. very different climate from yours but i really enjoy watching what you are able to do on your decks with containers. i have decided to try dahlias in containers. keep up the good work, Bethany!
Definitely do it! They’re so easy in containers.
That was great. I have yet to do this but really want to get on to it ..always been a but intimidated by irrigation ...looks pretty straight fwd with a bit of thinking 😉
I promise once you get started it’ll be a lot easier than you think!
Information so complete, thanks.
Sounds great I must try your method. The others are so contusing.😊
Thank you! I was trying to make sure to explain it well but was afraid of over explaining 🤣
Very helpful! Thanks.
I have carpathen set up in my backyard thanks to you! But I'm watching this bc at some point I am doing my front yard also. I guess I need to try wiggling the tubing on? I have scrawny hands and had to use a lighter to get the small tubing all the way down. Seeing you do it so easily makes me want to try again.
Leaving the small tubing in the sun right before using it helps and you can bowl some water and soak the ends of the tube if it is hard to get on!
Beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing the irrigation information. A new friend here. 🌱
Thank you so much!!
Very good
Thank you!!
@@ChicagoGardener my pleasure
Congratulations on 10000!! 🎉
Thank you!!!!
Great video! Very helpful information! Thanks🌟🌟🌟💫
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Thank you for posting this; very helpful and informative. I'll be setting up an irrigation system for the first time and don't know much about them yet. Orbit and Rain Bird are couple of brands I've come across at Lowe's and Home Depot. Did you ever consider or have any opinion about them? I like that I'd be able to just drive over to the store and get parts the same day. On the other hand, I definitely value quality over price. Thanks,
I have the orbit timer and love it! It is more expensive than other timers I’ve used but being able to control and monitor it from my phone has been worth it.
I want to set up a system but my hose outlet is on the back of my house and it is at least 30 feet to the area where my pots are at. I thought I could just set it up and home the hose to the system when i want to water. But after seeing this i want a timer. Any ideas?
I currently have my system set up to run for two minutes which seems about right for having water drip out of the bottom of pots. I see videos though where they say to use a slow drip that may take 10 minutes to fill the pot. Does it matter which method is used or is “better” for the plants?
I’ve heard that the drip is “better” but I had both a system with these small sprinklers and a system with drip for four years and never noticed a difference in my plants.
This is my first summer with drip irrigation on my Chicago roof! I’m assuming you have to install a new system every summer, or can you reuse some components?
I don’t! My front system has been in place for three years and the only thing I do is either replace anything that is broken or expand it to new pots if needed. I bring in the timers, but leave the drip tube out over winter (not sure if that’s best practice though 😆)
@@ChicagoGardener thank you!
i have 4 dahlias in 4 pots. it is 100 degrees every day. should i put them in total shade or bring them in to house where it is 73 degrees?
I would move to a shady area, especially in the afternoon, and you may need to water twice a day.
@@ChicagoGardener i did move them this morning. thanks for tip on watering. i am going mad trying to keep both annuals and perennials watered. i really want to thank you for your prompt response. you must get tons of e-mails! and i just want to let you know thatsupertunia vista bubblegum is the champ. everything that everyone says is true. AND you played a big part in my renewed interest in petunias. thought it was too hot here. then i discovered supertunias and crazytunias! happy gardening Bethany!
Thank you for such a great video! I love your channel. All my splitters leak. Can you suggest a secret or a great brand! Thank you! - Nora
Where are they leaking from? First thing I would check is make sure everything it tightened.
Hiraliy brand has easy connections so far for me
Too much talking.