Re: [CH] Watering pt 2

adair@digisys.net
Mon, 3 Apr 2000 07:17:35 -0600

> There is another method called underground soaker hoses. Disadvantge, must
> layout in spring while planting. Need to be careful with shovels and hoes.
> Advantages, can be watered in PM with little plant problems, can work in
> garden while watering, Does not wash off bugspray if elected.
> Appears to take less water.

I've got to agree with Byron on this one.  I went with soaker hoses 
last year and I believe it's a good system.  It does appear to take 
less water, and I solved the shovel, hoe problem by laying down 
landscaping fabric before I planted.  I had virtually NO weeds.

Tim in Kalispell