Water is applied to the soil at the center of the row with great precision and economy.
It is possible to reduce water usage in a garden by more than 50 percent with a well designed drip system. The water soaks in immediately when the rate of drip irrigation is adjusted correctly. Because there is neither flooding nor runoff, there is no waste. Home garden drip systems operate at very low pressure in the range of 4 to 10 pounds per square inch. Most gardeners quickly learn how often and how long to operate their drip systems to satisfy the water needs of their plants.