Contents

Introduction

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When a Watering Can Won’t Work: Preliminary Considerations

~2~
Is Irrigation Practical?

~3~
Freshwater Sources

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Recycling Water for Irrigation

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Selecting and Installing a Pump

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Moving Water by Gravity Distribution

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Surface and Overhead Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens

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Buried Irrigation Systems for Lawns and Gardens

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Having the Right Connections

~10~
Making the Irrigation System Operational

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Suggested Reading List

Index