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Why do I care about Saltspring water?
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How to Save Water:
Stop watering!
Xeriscaping?
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Primary Goal of irrigation:
Grow strong, healthy plants, using as little water as possible
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Why not just water by hand?
-Time
-Reliability
-Water Conservation
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Part time
vs
Full time
Islanders
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Typical Saltspring home owner built “irrigation system”:
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Evaporation and Runoff
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How much to apply
-Slope
-Soil Type
-exposure (wind, sun, shade)
-Type and age -in that location- of Plant
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When and how often to apply
-Plant needs and encouraging root growth
-Human needs, pump and source ability
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Final Tips
-Go Rainwater collection!
-Filter, Filter, Filter
-Saltspring isn’t flat. 1psi ≈ 2.31ft
-Yes, it does freeze here in the winter. Design your system to handle this
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Conclusion
Irrigation systems are built to reliably apply the right amount of water,
in the right place, at the right time,
to support thriving plants, while saving you water and time.