Drip is not one product. It is a category of low-volume parts that we mix and match to fit each planting style. Here is how we typically lay it out across a Mesilla Valley property.
Trees: looped pressure-compensating emitters at the drip line of each tree, on a dedicated zone with longer, less frequent run times. Adjusted as trees mature.
Shrubs & foundation plantings: in-line emitter tubing routed along the bed with one or two emitters per shrub. Easy to extend when a homeowner adds new plants.
Flower beds & xeriscape: 1/4-inch distribution tubing off a 1/2-inch mainline with point-source emitters at each plant. Clean look that survives mulch top-ups without getting cut.
Raised beds & vegetable gardens: drip line laid along each row, refreshed at planting. We can install a separate timer for the garden so you can run it on a different cycle from the rest of the yard.
Citrus, fruit, and pecans: trees that fruit need consistent moisture. We use larger-volume emitters and design the zone with deeper, slower run times.
Subsurface drip: buried drip line for ground covers, ornamental grasses, and large xeriscape areas. Protected from UV degradation and invisible at the surface.
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