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Busting Sod
DIYnet — Rototill amendments into the top 6" of soil before planting. Busting sod--or removing turf grass and weeds--is the first step toward creating a new garden spot, and it's a back-breaking job. It's also a vitally important task because it can ...More…
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Quick Tip: Cutting Sod
DIYnet — If you're going to do any sod work at all, says show host Kim Haworth, use the proper tool: a serated sod cutter ( ). It has a ridged blade at the bottom and is beveled on the back. To cut into sod, press your foot on the sod cutter the same way ...More…
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Installing a Timed Irrigation System
DIYnet — Lay a sheet of tracing paper over your landscape plan, and draw the basic design for an irrigation system. Installing a timed irrigation system is easier than you might think. Tom Bressen of the Urban Farmer in San Francisco explains how to save ...More…
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Irrigation (Morocco exhibit)
DIYnet — Irrigation manager Tom Wyatt discusses sprinklers in this audio clip. Irrigation manager Tom Wyatt discusses evapotranspiration in this audio clip. Kim Haworth and irrigation manager Tom Wyatt answer some common questions about watering your ...More…
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Digging and Installing the Sprinkler System
DIYnet — Dig a trench to lay pipe and wires, using a vibratory plow ( Be sure to lay pipe at least 6" down into the ground for two reasons: 1) to avoid contact with the roots zone of the grass and 2) to avoid contact from an aeration machine if you choose ...More…
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Installing Irrigation: Pipes and Fittings
DIYnet — Growing a gorgeous lawn is easy if you have good irrigation ... and a great home irrigation system starts with smart planning and a working knowledge of system components and sprinkler types. In the first episode of this workshop, host Heidi ...More…
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Watering Container Plants
DIYnet — This unusual moisture meter indicates that the soil is dry by making a chirping sound. A more conventional moisture meter registers the amount of water present in the soil. Larry Mason, host of HGTV's Winter Gardening, discusses the basics of ...More…
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Drip Irrigation
DIYnet — A drip-irrigation emitter delivers water where plants need it: near the roots. Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to deliver water where plants need it most: the root zone. You can make a simple drip-irrigation system by filling a plastic ...More…
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Working With Overly Wet or Dry Soil
DIYnet — To water dry, sandy soil more effectively, work it with a trowel while you apply water. A simple water feature helps make your garden more attractive to beneficial insects. Gardening expert Ann Schwind of Los Angeles offers advice on working with ...More…
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Drip Irrigation for Rooftop Gardens
DIYnet — A spray-head emitter's adjustment valve permits the user to control the flow of water. Watering a rooftop garden presents unique challenges -- you can't just connect a sprinkler to a hose and let it run. But it's possible to create a ...More…
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Improving Drainage
DIYnet — The leading cause of death for newly planted trees is too much or too little water. To save trees planted in poorly drained soil, you may need to install a drainage system to lead water away from the roots. Debbie Joines of the University of ...More…
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Completing the Plan
DIYnet — Home irrigation specialist Chuck Coddington continues his overview of sprinkler head options, then moves on to xxx. Some areas that need extra water ... or in regular areas part of the time... 15- foot throw, or radius After reviewing some of the ...More…