5 Drip Irrigation Myths and Misconceptions

Is a Drip Irrigation system right for you? Adam addresses the top 5 myths and misconceptions associated with Drip Irrigation.
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There are 5 Myths about Drip Irrigation that Adam takes on:
1.) Drip Irrigation is Complicated and Difficult to Install
2.) Drip Irrigation is expensive!
3.) Drip Irrigation is only for Farmers and big Agriculture
4.) Drip Irrigation gets clogged a lot
5.) Drip Irrigation Leads to Shallow Root Growth
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[@GardeningwithDave]

Thanks to Adam, I was able to install a 5 zone drip irrigation for my raised beds at home. Not only was I able to reduce my water bill but I was able to automate all of my watering now.
Adam is the true MVP!🎉

[@dripdepot]

Dave, that is absolutely amazing! And dang, 5 zones? You're come a long way! I hope you filmed it, or at least took photos, I'd love to see the system and the garden it's irrigating. At 5 zones, I suspect it looks awesome =D

[@mnchnn]

How do you protect drip tubes from squirrels and rabbits?

[@dripdepot]

And raccoons!
Great question -- The easiest and most inexpensive way is to provide them with an easier source of water -- if they don't have to chew through lines to get a drink, they won't, they always prefer the easiest source.
If it's your mainline they're chewing into, the mainline can be safely buried (so can emitter line, typically under a layer of mulch, but mulch might not be enough to deter them).
There's also a solution that can be injected into the lines that deters them -- it's non-toxic to plants and animals, it just makes the water very unappealing to them. The primary ingredient is castor oil, so they won't want anything to do with it.
Flushing the lines after use can also help since it drains the water, which is what they're usually after. With all that said, I've had the best luck by just providing other water sources, even a bird fountain will keep a lot of them from going after the water in your lines.