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Originally Posted by gomoho
WOW - did not realize the hosebibs were on the expensive side of the H2O bill. Have been hand watering new plantings for the last 3 weeks with that water. Can't wait to see my water bill. Will definitely switch to irrigation tomorrow eventhough I will probably waste a lot.
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Check your water bill -- irrigation water is not cheaper than house water in the higher usage ranges.
Drip systems can run of either irrigation lines or house hose bibs; I would bet that the cost difference would be insignificant.
During the warm season when your plants need the most water there is plenty of rain.
Gardening here is very different from up north (or northwest) but you can grow plenty of beautiful plants . . . just be prepared for a learning process!