Katie Russo, content operations manager at Bootstrap Farmer, suggests this list: To simplify the process, you can start with a drip irrigation kit, a raised bed irrigation kit and a timer.

The irrigation system can easily be converted into an automatic drip system with the help of a timer. The timer is not included in the kit and will have to be bought separately. The good thing is ...

In fact, drip irrigation uses up to 80% less water ... ensure you aren't watering too much or too little" using a handy timer. Our expert did reveal one main disadvantage to drip irrigation ...