Durable. Unlike soaker hoses, drip lines are much more resistant to UV damage and last for many seasons. The best choice for ...

Both drip irrigation and soaker hoses can be great methods of watering plants. We hear from experts to reveal the pros and cons to help you decide between the two solutions.

Key Specs. Material: FDA-grade polyurethane Shape: Round Lengths: 25, 50, or 100 ft. With an FDA-grade polyurethane hose and lead-free brass connections, Water Right’s soaker hose ensures that ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the ...

Drip irrigation is exactly what it says. You drip the water slowly into the root zone from ground level. You lay down drip hose (not soaker hose, my advice is to NOT buy those).

A drip system also allows you to more precisely plan where you want to water, so if you have plants that need a lot of moisture, you can add a drip hose or soaker hose to those areas in particular.

By using sturdy, free pallets as a base on which to raise a rain barrel up a few feet, you, too, can “fool” water into pushing uphill to feed soaker hoses in your garden beds. Here’s how.