Installing a Dramm Soaker Hose and Timer | Here She Grows

Rain has been scarce in the Chicago area and my garden is bone dry, especially on the the west side. The sun bakes this area all day long. And instead of hand-watering until rain comes, I thought a soaker hose and timer would take care of the issue and give me more time for other things in and out of the garden. It's easy to do and a great way to conserve water.

Unlike regular sprinklers where a lot of water is lost to evaporation, a soaker hose delivers it directly to the root zone. A timer attached takes the thought process out of it. Simply set it for the time you want and forget it. It does the rest for you and everyone's happy.

I'm a big fan of the Dramm Corporation and use a lot of their watering tools in my garden. And the family-owned company is based in Wisconsin so it feels good to support and buy American!

Here are the links to the products I used for this project...

Dramm Colorstorm 50' 1/2 inch Soaker Hose
https://www.amazon.com/Dramm-17050-Co...

Dramm Colorstorm Water Timer
https://www.amazon.com/Dramm-15044-Co...

25-foot Garden Hose
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Flexon-5-...

Landscape Staples
https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-Weed...
Hi there! My name is Heather and I garden in zone 5b in the southwest suburbs of Chicago on a small residential lot. My garden lives a whole lot larger than it is and I love sharing tips and tricks, as well as plenty of mistakes, with others who love to play in the dirt.

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