[mjr0773]

Hello,
I have a garden area in the backyard (I'm in a Villa) that I would like to water using a drip irrigation system. I realize I could tap off of the existing zone that is in the same area, but I want the drip zone to run at a different schedule as the more established palms and shrubs, would be overwatered if they received the same amount of watering as the drip zone would require.

I am skilled at installing the system, but the only problem is adding a new zone to the existing system off the irrigation main would be a huge project and very costly. Using the nearby hose bib and drip system there is no need for trenching and burying pipe as it is a surface based system. (below the rock "mulch")

Wondering if there are any thoughts on Villages-specific issues using the hose bib for the drip zone (with a properly installed backflow preventer, etc.). I understand the general issues here and the water cost concerns, just wondering if there are Villages related issues you can think of.

(Please keep responses relevant to the subject asked.. I don't want this to turn into a "I hate the Villages irrigation systems" thread or something similar... that is not the point here.)

Thanks in advance.