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Sure, sprinklers are a lot of fun on a hot day. But if you want to conserve water while giving plants the drink they need, this style of irrigation is the way to go. Effective for both commercial use and home gardens, drip irrigation involves using tubing at ground level to deliver low-pressure water directly to the soil where it's needed-think of a hose with holes poked all over it. The technique reduces waste and runoff, and can maintain an optimal moisture balance for healthy plant growth. Because waste is limited (drip irrigation can be more than 90 percent efficient, while sprinkler watering systems are around 65 percent), these systems are sometimes exempt from water restrictions during periods of drought.

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