Tired of dragging hoses and lugging watering cans across your garden? In this video, I show you the critical step every gardener needs before planting a vegetable garden raised bed — installing drip irrigation so you never have to hand water again. I’ll walk you through it step by step, — easy, doable, and beginner-friendly. Even if you’ve been intimidated to try it, it’s simpler than you think and helps your raised bed thrive from the very first planting.
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• Stop hand watering — no more dragging hoses or carrying watering cans across your garden
• Set up drip irrigation quickly and easily in your raised bed
• Choose the right 6” vs 12” emitter spacing for your garden-THIS IS NEW!
• Save time, water, and effort while keeping your vegetables producing their best
Do this first, and your raised bed is ready to give your vegetables a strong start from day one — whether you’re planting lettuces, carrots, herbs, tomatoes, or peppers — giving your raised bed the best start for the season.
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00:00 – Do this first before planting a raised bed
00:40 – Why consistent moisture matters for thriving vegetables
01:49 – Step-by-step drip irrigation made easy
08:26 – Emitter spacing tips for healthy, productive vegetables
09:23 – Why maximum run matters
12:20 – Turn it on and see the payoff
12:40 – No hoses, no watering cans, no guessing — it’s running
13:00– Pre-moisten soil — why it sets your veggies up for success
13:42 – Are you ready to install drip irrigation?
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This video shows how to install drip irrigation step by step, from the faucet all the way to a raised bed garden, including 6” and 12” emitter spacing, so vegetables get the best start from day one.
13 Comments
I just harvest my radishes
I have a question, if you are using a timer like you are I know one of the settings you can adjust the pressure I think. If you can do that do you still need to have a pressure regulator?
Thanks for the video
Does setting up drip irrigation intimidate you? Which part (if anything) scares you the most?
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I need irrigation desperately during summer. We in autumn now. Pinch and a punch! ❤🙇🏻♀️💐
Great job Cali ❤
Using the end crimper to make it easier to unwind is like the pro-tip of the day.. I have fought some battles running lines
I'm still doing the old way watering from can and I'm thinking about putting drip irrigation for the first time ever
We have 22 raised beds..How many beds can you set up with the irrigation off the one line from the faucet?
How does that hold up in the blazing sun? Also, do you drain it in the fall before winter, or are you in a warm weather area?
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When I first moved Into my house In ninety five I started out with a mister landscape drip system I had a small garden then now Iam useing micro sprayers throughout my garden to water my plants
Love this system but I have one question. How long do you have to run the water every day in hot weather? Thanks for the great explanation I how to install this system.