A well-designed irrigation system can help minimize weeds, conserve water, and keep your plants thriving—not to mention spare your body when it’s too hot or you’re too tired to drag out the hose—but a walk down the irrigation aisle at your home supply store can be a bit overwhelming. This presentation will guide you through the principles of irrigation design, demystify terms like “flow rate” and “irrigation zones,” and illustrate the differences between sprinklers, sprayers, and emitters, helping you choose the right one for your needs. It will also cover how to choose the ideal runtime and frequency, based on the plant, soil, and atmospheric conditions.