https://land8.com/members/jasonbennink/activity/ Activity feed for Jason Bennink. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:54:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 72ad928b25900601a172040117f5d2de https://land8.com/forums/topic/plant-materials-that-will-survive-gray-water-irrigation-in-california/#post-159262 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:32:29 +0000 Gray water from laundry is probably best oriented toward an area with various salt tolerant species of trees, shrubs, and groundcover.  There are books on Greywater design by Art Ludwig and Brad Lancaster that show detailed diagrams for building such a system.(pipe dumps into a mulch filled ditch next to woodlands)
If you’re looking to establish…[Read more]

]]> 0 9aca8256e7c7b2d54d2e4aeb501cfd91 https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-are-you-irrigating-trees/#post-158854 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:49:06 +0000  Installing a perforated pipe close to street trees can be fitted with a dripper for deeper penetration but also allow for aeration, fertilization, and simplify flood watering with a hose. Generally most important in clay soils.  
In sandy soils subsurface irrigation should be fine.
Also utilizing pavers instead of concrete within range of the pro…[Read more]

]]> 0 a70869c565b689ca9ae94d8793188a4e https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-are-you-irrigating-trees/#post-158855 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:19:24 +0000 I prefer the subsurface irrigation(Netafim) that Doug referred to.  It’s expensive to install per square foot but you can’t beat the water efficiency. These systems need a pressure regulator(35-50psi) and filter post cylenoid.  Netafim stands out in subsurface irrigation because the emitters are self-flushing and clog resistant.  I like to put bet…[Read more]

]]> 0 2ccbca47eb9c6caa3d860c810f30525b https://land8.com/activity/p/29095/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:37:52 +0000 Just a thought from Soil Science perspective on reducing the water requirements for any plant. Use lots of organic material and or peat moss around the plant,(not too much) and surround other areas with sand. Make sure the drip is going on the water holding material. Sand has the lowest affinity for water while clay has the highest and organic…[Read more]

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