In this course, I’ll provide a step-by-step guide to planning, installing and maintaining drip irrigation for your container gardens.
Whether you’re a homeowner feeling tied to watering your containers in the summer or a professional whose crew’s time is consumed by the chore of watering, drip irrigation offers a simple and effective solution for maintaining beautiful, healthy container plantings with ease.
Erica — The Concierge Gardener, Zionsville, Indiana
“What a fabulous course Cindy!! I knew nothing about drip irrigation in pots and feel confident that I could install and troubleshoot a system now. I admire you and your work so much!”
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE 1
Laying the Groundwork for Success
Learn the benefits of container gardening, and how your container and soil choices set the stage for designing a smart, cost reducing, and efficient irrigation system.
MODULE 2
Introduction to Drip Irrigation
Discover what drip irrigation is, why it works so well for containers, and get to know the key components of a simple system.
MODULE 3
Designing a Drip Irrigation System
This lesson is all about mapping your irrigation layout and exploring how timers work to automate watering for your containers.
MODULE 4
Setting up a Drip Irrigation System
Learn the tools and supplies you'll need and guide you step by step through installing your drip irrigation system with confidence.
MODULE 5
Maintaining & Troubleshooting your System
You will learn how to keep it running smoothly with simple maintenance and quick fixes for common issues.
MODULE 6
Course Wrap-up
Review key takeaways and extra resources to help you feel confident in designing a smart, effective watering system for your containers.
MODULE 7
Downloadables
All the course tools, guides, checklists, and more in one handy spot for easy quick reference anytime you need them.
COURSE MATERIALS
15+
VIDEOS
Video Instruction
Demo videos
5+
DOWNLOADABLES
Supply List
Component Tally Sheet
Step by Step Guide
Maintenance Calendar
Troubleshooting Guide
Lifetime
ACCESS
On demand
Self-paced
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