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Slotted Drainage Pipe For Sub-Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
Slotted Drainage Pipe For Sub-Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Subirrigation with drainage pipe was effective for planting a windbreak in the Mojave Desert. The pipe was refilled periodically with a water truck. Survival was very good.
Capillary Wick Irrigation For A Pot From A Reservoir, David A. Bainbridge
Capillary Wick Irrigation For A Pot From A Reservoir, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Capillary wicks are very effective for watering container plants. Ideal for water wise gardens, landscaping and interior plants capes.
Gardening With Less Water -- Access To Literature, David A. Bainbridge
Gardening With Less Water -- Access To Literature, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Super efficient irrigation systems can reduce water use and weeding dramatically. In many cases the savings are from 50-90% These systems have also been shown to increase plant health, hasten maturity and increase yields.
Upgrade A Hanging Basket With A Capillary Wick Irrigation System, David A. Bainbridge
Upgrade A Hanging Basket With A Capillary Wick Irrigation System, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Capillary wicks can improve health and performance of container plants. Plants in hanging baskets benefit from steady and very efficient water supply from a reservoir.
Gwlw Suppliers, Videos And More, David A. Bainbridge
Gwlw Suppliers, Videos And More, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Super efficient irrigation systems can be made with simple materials. These can cut water use and weeding 50-90% and improve plant health, speed maturity and increase yield.
Wick Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
Wick Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Wick irrigation offers the potential for very low cost, robust microirrigation in difficult environments. Wick irrigation was first used in India in combination with buried clay pot irrigation. It has proven itself in the most severe desert conditions.
Buried Clay Pot Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
Buried Clay Pot Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Buried clay pot irrigation was first described in Chinese texts from more than 2000 years ago. It uses a porous clay pot to provide demand responsive irrigation. Efficiency is often 3-10 times conventional surface irrigation.