Irrigation and Water Catchment


Learn how to choose the type of irrigation system that best meets your site’s needs and how to install.

These include:

  • Hard line PvC piping
  • Drip tubing systems
  • Greenhouse misting systems
  • The benefits of an automated controller
  • Learn of other simple techniques to deliver water to your plantings such as clay “ollas” used by indigenous peoples


Water management/irrigation – Useful links

  1. https://rainwaterharvesting.tamu.edu/rainwater-basics/
  2. https://www.loveyourlandscape.org/expert-advice/water-smart-landscaping/rain-catchment-systems/a-beginners-guide-to-rainwater-catchment-systems/
  3. https://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/landscape-care/principles-of-xeriscape-design/efficient-irrigation/

Rainwater Harvesting 101