We have not yet concealed the main hose under the mulch, but we have connected the first of the drippers to it. Basically each plant will have its own drip feed of water. The drippers are variable flow, so I can set each plant to get the correct amount of water.
The system runs from the tap at the front of the garden (right near the letterbox) and will eventually end at the front on the other side basically running along side the back and then side fence. However for now it stops just behind where the TV is inside. Unfortunately the recent hot weather means everyone is thinking irrigation and so poly pipe is sold out everywhere. Thankfully it's an easy task to join additional pipe when it becomes available.
The whole system is on a timer, so I can set how long and how often I want to irrigate and it will happen automatically. Very convenient!
But it's not just the plants who are set to benefit from the irrigation system. The local birdlife is also going to enjoy it. We've set up a hanging bird bath which will also have a dripper - so the bowl will be topped up every time the irrigation runs. We've put it in the shade and nestled amongst some branches - and we're hopeful it will attract some of the local birds to pay a visit!
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