The Easiest Drip Irrigation Installation Ever | Step By Step Automatic Watering System For Garden

I never knew drip irrigation setup could be this easy. We're going through the setup, step-by-step. If I can do it, you can too! Click "SHOW MORE" for links & resources below!

BROWN TUBING:
BROWN TUBING END PIECE:

0:00-0:58 - Intro
0:59-1:08 - Hose Bib
1:09-1:51 - Splitter
1:52-2:48 - Digital Timer
2:49-3:28 - Connection Kit
3:29-4:06 - Distribution Tubing
4:07-4:41 - Recap So Far
4:42-4:58 - Drip Tape
4:59-6:21 - Tape Swivel & Setup
6:22-7:15 - End Pieces
7:16 - Alternative Tubing

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[valeriecooper]

I have been researching this system for over a year and your video is the best at explaining the header system that attaches to the timer. I didn’t know that you could buy it all put together. Thank you so much for this information.

[Neurodivergent_Gardening]

So glad to know that you needed a long bit of tubing for your yard. Literally answered my question as it popped into my head. ty.

[PilotCristina]

By far the easiest tutorial on YouTube. People make it so complicated with their explanations. Just left homedepot with a better understanding and was confident with what I purchased. Thanks!!

[PlantObsessed]

I would be interested in a winterizing video. There are not many northern gardeners doing drip irrigation. Thank you. 🎉

[SamanthaShalda]

Really great video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. As someone with zero experience setting up a drip system, it hits everything I need to do! Thank you.

[artistlovepeace]

I swear YouTube algo reads my mind. I was just thinking about this and how I should set up a splitter this spring in MN for my growing season. I'm so excited for spring!!!

[brittanyscutecrochets]

Your end piece on your drip tape may pop off with how you have it. Flip it around to where the narrow end is facing the tape and the wider end is down where the tape was cut (if that makes sense). Feed your drip tape through the end piece, push the end piece up out of the way, fold your drip tape about 3 or 4 times (small folds), then pull that end piece down over the folded drip tape. Hope this helps!

[mcar]

Thank you so much for all your time and effort to put this together and the blog post. I have been wanting to do this for years and you just made it so easy for me! Just ordered everything from your links!

[juliemanning]

This is so helpful! I have some trees that need help and this makes so much sense!

[linhdang]

After watching your video, you inspired me to give it a try. 🙏🤞🤞

[jessicakivett]

I love my drip system! It was a game changer as far as keeping my plants from stressing out in the height of the summer heat. Set that timer and all you have to do is make sure it's working like it should.

[tarahspencernelson]

Omg thank you!! I’ve put off putting in a drip line for years because it was so confusing. And this video helps so much!!

[cccouzelis]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Like so many other commenters, I had been intimidated & overwhelmed at trying to figure this out - your logical & thoughtful instructions are excellent & encouraging! I am going to buy the supplies & tackle it this week!🎉

[PeterSedesse]

Yeah, putting in a timed irrigation system just makes everything so much easier. Once you have your timed water and mulch setup, it makes having a garden so much more enjoyable. One thing to keep an eye on with your setup is if the end of the drip line is putting out less water than the beginning of the line. The way I do it is to make a full loop out of it, so that each drip line attaches to your main distribution line at both ends. You would use the same amount of drip line, but instead of having those clamps on the end, it would instead just be the loop and then the same line comes back on another row of crops, or on the backside of the same row of plants. That will even out the water distribution.

[wagnerab]

Fantastic video, I've been wanting to set up an irrigation system for a long time but have been intimidated by the process but this video was easy to follow so I'll give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing!

[wheelchairhomestead]

Wow, these systems have certainly improved since the 90s.

[oltyger]

Thank you, putting this project off as there are tons of other needy projects to get done on the home stead. Just wanted to be TOLD how to get er done.

[ecobluefarms]

Finally an explanation I get

Going to use your list this weekend

[plancreate]

Sooo helpful! I have had the timer here on hand and been overwhelmed with how to use it… now I’m embarrassed but motivated to go tackle it! Thank you!

[Mindy-s-channel]

Thanks for this video. I've got everything ordered and am excited to finally get it done.