A beautiful and well-trimmed hedge is the pride of many gardeners. Not only does it represent a natural boundary, but it also serves as a habitat for many small animals and also ensures privacy. However, in order for the green wall to remain he althy and continue to fulfill its tasks, it must be carefully maintained. Correct watering is an important point.
How do you build an irrigation system for your hedge yourself?
To build a hedge irrigation system yourself, run irrigation hoses along the hedge and connect them to a water source such as a garden hose or rain barrel. A submersible pump can provide enough water pressure if needed.
Why is watering a hedge so important?
Whether you actually need to water your hedge or not depends on various factors. In addition to the hedge plants used, the soil quality as well as the intensity of the sun and the weather play a significant role. Some plant species do not require additional watering; watering may only become important in hot, dry periods. Others thrive better if you provide them with regular water. When it comes to soil quality, the rule is that hedge plants in sandy soils are more likely to need additional watering than those in clayey soils. Furthermore, the age of the plants has an influence on the need and frequency of watering: the younger the hedge, the more important an external supply of moisture is. This promotes the growth of the plants.
A simple irrigation system for the hedge
A simple form of hedge irrigation is done using a combination of irrigation hoses that are laid on the ground along the hedge and connected to a water source. To do this, you can use both a tap in the garden and a large rain barrel. For the latter, however, a submersible pump (€420.00 on Amazon) is usually required to transport the water from the reservoir to the hedge. It is also necessary to refill the bin regularly, which can be done, for example, with rain or via an additional connection to the tap. This irrigation system can be installed with little manual skill and is also suitable for other regions of the garden that need to be irrigated.
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A more professional irrigation system usually runs underground instead of above ground and is therefore protected from weather and other negative influences. An additionally installed watering timer controls the duration of watering, and a soil moisture sensor registers whether automatic watering is even necessary. This makes it easy to avoid overwatering.
