These systems are quite easy to install. They require no trenching and the only tools needed for installation are a pruning shears and punch. Drip irrigation has several advantages over hand-watering, sprinklers, and other traditional watering methods. Drip irrigation conserves water by putting water exactly where it is needed and keeps paths and areas between plants dry. Hand-watering and sprinklers often deliver water faster than some soils can absorb.
Drip irrigation delivers water slowly and evenly over a large area.
Water lost to evaporation is negligible compared to overhead irrigation. Drip irrigation saves time. Opening a valve is much easier than standing at the end of a hose. The system can be controlled by hand or even by an automatic timer. They can also be used to apply fertilizers.