When the hose is in place, attach an end cap and bury the hose with bark or another type of organic mulch. Loop the hose around plants that need extra water, but allow a few inches (5 to 10 cm.) between the hose and the stem. Lay the hose between rows or weave the hose through plants in a flower bed.
For a more sophisticated system, you may need couplers or valves to allow you to easily switch from area to area. You’ll also need connectors to attach the hoses to the water source and an end cap for each length. Simply use a nail or other sharp object to tap small holes every couple inches (5 cm.) or so along the length of the hose. Some people even make their own soaker hoses by recycling an old garden hose. As a general rule, it’s best to limit lengths to 100 feet (30.5 m.)or less to provide even water distribution. Soaker hoses come in a roll, which you cut to the desired lengths. Gardening with soaker hoses is convenient because the hoses remain stationary, which eliminates the need to drag heavy hoses every time you want to water. Plants are healthier and root rot and other water-related diseases are minimized. Soaker hose irrigation keeps the soil moist but never waterlogged, and the foliage remains dry. No precious water is wasted by evaporation, and water is delivered directly to the roots. The main advantage of a soaker hose is its ability to wet the soil evenly and slowly. The pores allow water to seep slowly into the soil. The hoses have a rough surface that hides millions of tiny pores. If a soaker hose looks a little like a car tire, that’s because most soaker hoses are constructed from recycled tires. That funny-looking hose is one of the best gardening investments you can make. If you’re curious about soaker hoses stocked alongside regular hoses in the garden store, take a few minutes to investigate their many benefits.
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