I need your advice please. I'm thinking of installing a basic DIY irrigation system for my vegetable & flower garden. But before I start, I thought it would be a good idea to seek some professional guidance.

I've already done research on the subject so I have a pretty good understanding of what's involved & many of the products out there. At this point, it appears to me that I should use a combination of 1/4" porous soaker (or drip emitter) tubing for the vegetable rows and some drip emitters for other individual plantings (shrubs, perennial flowers, etc.). These would all be supplied by a 1/2" poly tube (about 125' long) that will be connected to an existing 1" lawn sprinkler supply line which also has a hose connector on it. Here are some of the decisions that still need to be made where your thinking will be helpful.

1. Which brand is preferred? Rain bird & Orbit both have starter kits that can be expanded by adding more tuning & other options. Are there other brands worth considering?

2. Which is preferred - very flexible 1/4" soaker (Orbit) or drip emitter (Rain Bird) tubing for the vegetable rows?

Best regards, Richard

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