Soaker Hoses: Slow, Steady Water Delivery

Soaker hoses, forerunners of drip irrigation, are long tubes of perforated or porous plastic/rubber with hose fittings at one or both ends. Attach to a regular hose, turn on water, and water seeps/sprinkles along the entire length.

Use for rows, snake through wide beds, or coil around trees/shrubs. They run longer than sprinklers; check penetration with a trowel or soil tube. Mulch hides hoses, aids moisture retention, and suppresses weeds without interfering with water delivery.