Drip irrigation is the most water-efficient watering method available, delivering water directly to plant root zones with minimal evaporation or waste. In Melbourne, where water restrictions are permanent and summers are increasingly dry, drip irrigation makes both environmental and financial sense.
How It Works
A network of poly pipe with inline drippers or individual emitters delivers a slow, steady supply of water to each plant. Flow rates typically range from 2 to 8 litres per hour per emitter. The system connects to your mains water supply via a pressure reducer and filter.
Benefits for Melbourne Gardens
- Uses 30–50% less water than sprinklers
- Can be used at any time under Melbourne’s water restrictions
- Reduces weed growth (water goes to plants, not weeds)
- Reduces fungal disease (foliage stays dry)
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