Border and Basin Irrigation are similar types of surface irrigation systems in as much as they both disperse a uniform sheet of water over the field. With Basin Irrigation, water is applied to a level field surrounded by dykes that make the water “pond” for a while. Border Irrigation, on the other hand, involves a […]
Looking after a golf course to keep it in pristine condition so that golfers can enjoy the best golfing experience possible, is no easy task. In this blog, we take a look at the essential equipment needed to keep any golf course in tip-top condition. Golf course managers and maintenance professionals have to have a […]
One of the best ways of ensuring the growth of healthy plants and vegetables is to ensure you use an appropriate irrigation method. Whether you are a home gardener or farmer, one of the most common ways of irrigating plants and crops is with the use of an irrigation pump. There are several different types […]
Inundation irrigation is one of the earliest and simplest forms of surface irrigation. It is still used today in many places around the world where technology is not readily available, and equipment cost is an important consideration. A Brief History of Irrigation The earliest traces of irrigation date back over 6,000 years to Mesopotamia, a […]
Getting the amount of irrigation that farmers and gardeners give their crops and plants right is crucial. Not enough, and plant growth and health will be adversely affected. In worst-case scenarios, it can kill plants. But over-irrigation has its problems too, both in terms of plant health and the condition of the soil. It is […]
Flood irrigation is one of the first-ever types of irrigation known to humankind. It describes a process where water is introduced to a plain or field and is allowed to soak into the soil in order to irrigate the plants planted there. It is still used in some parts of the world (particularly developing nations) […]
DataSheetTWNGdecoderFamily3aNEW CONTROLLER, NEW DECODER FAMILY The TW-4 irrigation controller and TW/NG-1 decoder family were launched at the BTME 2022 exhibition in Harrogate Yorkshire. The TW-4 follows on from the successful TW-3 and offers a host of modern features 127 2wire valve decoders and 127 remote wireless decoders (using LoRa), mixed together, as needed WiFi or […]
Watering your garden or lawn can be something of a chore. The bigger the area you're watering, the more of a chore it becomes. It's why irrigation systems were designed. If you've already automated your garden watering it is probably one of your best time-saving achievements, especially during those hot summer months. That network of […]
Are you looking to create the garden of your dreams? If you are, you might be considering getting some professional help in order to create a visually stunning outdoor space. But whose services do you need? Ought you to be looking for a professional gardener, a landscape designer, or a landscape gardener or contractor? Although […]
Furrow irrigation comes under the umbrella term of "surface irrigation", which is one of the oldest methods of irrigation, stretching back at least 8,000 years and some of the techniques originally employed are still in use across the world today. The earliest recorded systems of irrigation go back to 6,000 BC in Egypt and Mesopotamia. […]