Calculate exactly how many gallons your garden requires weekly during dry periods to size your tanks accurately.
During dry spells without rain, your garden requires approximately:
Multiply this by how many dry weeks you typically experience to find your ideal tank size just for irrigation.
How you apply your harvested water is just as important as how much you save. Maximize every drop with smart techniques.
Sprinklers can lose 30-50% of water to evaporation and wind drift. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots, operating perfectly on low-pressure gravity systems.
Applying a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around plants acts as an insulating blanket, drastically reducing soil evaporation and lowering your watering needs.
Always water early in the morning before the sun gets too hot. This allows water to soak deeply before evaporation rates peak.