To take advantage of the benefits of porous pipe for drip irrigation, Here's installation preparation:
Porous pipe that fit the lengths of your rows, hose couplers (elbows or tees) to connect your hoses, and end caps.
A filter that connects to your outdoor water spigot (tap). This removes impurities that can clog your hoses over time.
A pressure regulator to control the water flow into your hoses, which are designed to run at low pressure. Most porous pipe are rated to handle a certain level of pressure, so purchase a regulator that matches the flow you need.
You may also require short lengths of regular garden hose that you can segment in between sections of porous pipe (if you're bypassing an area that doesn't need water).
Porous pipe are designed to work either on the soil surface or beneath mulch material, so after you lay your hoses out and connect your system, you may opt to apply an organic mulch over the top of them to help hold in moisture even better. This has the added benefit of keeping the hoses out of direct sunlight, too, which could help them last longer.
