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  1. Irrigation - Wikipedia

    Irrigation of agricultural fields in Andalusia, Spain. Irrigation canal on the left. Irrigation is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, …

  2. Irrigation | Definition, History, Systems, & Facts | Britannica

    Some land requires irrigation before it is possible to use it for any agricultural production. In other places, irrigation is primarily a means to supplement rainfall and serves to increase production. …

  3. Irrigation: How to, How Much | UC Marin Master Gardeners

    Water properly to promote plant health and avoid runoff Use an irrigation system controller. A controller (aka "timer") hooked up to your irrigation system helps you save considerable water …

  4. 7 Best Types of Garden Irrigation: Compare and Contrast

    Jul 30, 2024 · Garden irrigation has many nuances, but this comparison guide can save you a lot of time, money, and headaches. Whether you’re prone to overwatering or underwatering, …

  5. Irrigation 101: The Basics of a Residential Irrigation System

    Jun 10, 2014 · By having a properly installed irrigation system, you don’t even have to be home when it comes time to water your lawn and landscape. It can save you money. Irrigation …

  6. How Irrigation Works - HowStuffWorks

    ­Irrigation helps take care of one of these needs by providing water. While the basic concept of irrigation is a simple one, there are many fascinating and remarkable systems in use today.

  7. Irrigation - National Geographic Society

    Dec 9, 2024 · To irrigate is to water crops by bringing in water from pipes, canals, sprinklers, or other man-made means, rather than relying on rainfall alone. Places that have sparse or …

  8. Irrigation - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

    May 20, 2015 · Learn all the ins and outs of agricultural irrigation, and find resources to meet your needs. Add me to the Irrigation Large volume water use list!

  9. Irrigation Association Home Page

    Irrigation Today and Irrigation & Lighting magazines keep you up to date on the latest trends, technologies and issues in both the agriculture and landscape irrigation industries. The …

  10. Irrigation Methods: A Quick Look | U.S. Geological Survey

    Jun 11, 2018 · Irrigation is the controlled application of water for agricultural purposes through manmade systems to supply water requirements not satisfied by rainfall. Crop irrigation is vital …