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Simple DIY Sprinkler Sets: A bad idea?
My wife & I purchased a home in November in Los Angeles. There's a fully automated, underground sprinkler system in the front, but nothing in the back. The backyard is a bit of a mess. Not ...
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PC controlled irrigation system
I am investigating the use of a PC to control my yard irrigation system. The research that I've done has only revealed one system with the (unfortunate) name of Irritrol.
Have you used your PC to ...
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What is the best way to automatically water my garden?
I am in the process of starting a small garden (6'x9'). My current sprinkler system doesn't do a great job of covering the area where I have placed the garden, so I would like to tap off of my ...
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Why can't I get reticulation to work in spring?
Spring has sprung and it's time to turn on my reticulation (bore).
My retic worked back in May but now (October) I turn it on and no water comes out.
I can hear the pump going but no water comes ...
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What are the differences between above and below ground irrigation?
Is there a major difference in effectiveness of delivery of water/nutrients through the use of above ground (sprinkler, flooding, etc) versus below ground (buried drip pipes) irrigation systems?