I think a lot of the drip irrigation stuff sold in gardening catalogues
and places like Walmart is not really useful, as it just replaces using
a hose.

The way to save with any irrigation system is to have a controller that
irrigates very early in the day (before most people are up), so the
water soaks into the earth and you lose none to evaporation by the sun.

I would suggest you look at the web sites of some of the irrigation
companies, where they explain how to design and install the system. I
know rainbird has drip irrigation systems, and I would guess that the
other companies, like Toro, also have them.

Carl 1 Lucky Texan wrote:
I know nothing about the issue other than glancing at some stuff at
Wal-mart and looking on Ebay. I have 2-3 areas in my backyard I may try
to set up for this.

Basically, I'm wondering if anyone has advice on brands to use/avoid or
books/websites with some general guidance.

thanx guys

Carl
1 Lucky Texan