A drip system is simply a hose that has a few holes in it. These holes are called emitters and are essentially where the droplets of water are supplied to the plant roots little by little over the ...

“Drip systems need checking more often to see if they are working properly,” says Seargeant. “It can also be hard to determine if some of the emitters are clogged until a plant starts to die.

These systems utilize a series of flexible tubes dotted with tiny holes or water emitters that direct a steady drip of water ...