Written by a master plumber in clear, nontechnical language, this guide explains all types of irrigation systems and gives step-by-step installation instructions.\ \ The only book any homeowner needs when considering an irrigation system for a lawn, this complete handbook, written by a master plumber in clear, non-technical language, addresses all types of irrigation systems--from the simple to the high-tech--including overhead, surface, and underground irrigation...
A complete handbook for anyone wanting to buy or install a small-scale irrigation system for the lawn, garden, or backyard.
Introduction When a Watering Can Won't Work: Preliminary Considerations Is Irrigation Practical? Freshwater Sources Recycling Water for Irrigation Selecting and Installing a Pump Moving Water by Gravity Distribution Surface and Overhead Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens Having the Right Connections Making the Irrigation System Operational Suggested Reading List IndeX