I built my own drip irrigation system for my garden. I used Rainbird components. I also have Rainbird components in my contractor-installed lawn irrigation system. Quality components, reasonable prices, and if you do not have a dealer handy, they have a very instructive web site with an online store. They will even assist with the design if you need help. I do not remember if they charge for their design assistance.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.rainbird.com/

Hi,

I have used drip irrigation for several years and find it easy to work with and effective. I do all the work myself, enjoy doing it, but it is a manual system - I have to turn it on myself.

I like the flexibility when I move plants around - I use a 'goof plug' in the line, but am careful to keep things clean and not get dirt in the line.

You can get whatever you need at your local Home Depot - mostly DIG products - filter, pressure reducer,timer, tubing, drippers, bublers, etc.

The need for the filter and pressure reducer scare some people off, but it is really quite simple. Check out some of the web sites for tutorials - you can get a DIG pamplet at the Depot.