Drip systems can be a good way to water non-turf areas such as flower beds and perennial beds or windbreak tree areas. Most are easy to install and modify. Drip irrigation kits are available at most Garden centers. They allow you to water each plant separately. You can enlarge the system as plants grow or as new plants are added.
Use drip systems to maintain constant moisture in the plant root zone or to custom regulate the amount of water to different types of plants. Drip irrigation can save 50% water usage over sprinkler systems. Do not use them to "water in" new plantings. New plantings need rapid, deep watering that is best done by hand. Once the soil has settled around a new plant, the drip system can maintain the needed moisture.
