A plant’s type, location in the landscape and the local climate all play a major role in determining its irrigation needs. Learn to determine how much water your plants need and when they need it. Learn the basic components of an irrigation system, which types are best for your garden and how to set an appropriate irrigation schedule.
Kristine Loomis is a certified Irrigation Designer and Landscape Irrigation Auditor as well as a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) certified instructor who's taught landscape irrigation courses at community colleges in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. She has over 25 years of combined experience in landscape and agricultural irrigation, conservation and teaching landscape irrigation courses. Kris also works at Sonoma Water as a Senior Programs Specialist in Water Use Efficiency.