Irrigation Kits

About Irrigation Kits

Irrigation kits provide complete automated watering solutions for gardens, allotments, and professional growing environments. These comprehensive systems include everything needed to establish an efficient micro-irrigation network: drip emitters, spray nozzles, distribution tubing, connectors, and mounting hardware. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks irrigation kits from leading manufacturers including Gardena and Hozelock, covering applications from small balcony container gardens to extensive vegetable patches and commercial landscaping projects.

Modern irrigation kits deliver significant water savings—typically 50-70% compared to traditional hosepipe watering—by delivering moisture directly to plant root zones. Many systems include digital timers or water computers for automated scheduling, whilst solar-powered options like the Gardena AQUABLOOM range eliminate the need for mains power connections. The modular design of quality kits allows easy expansion, enabling gardeners to create multiple watering zones tailored to different plant requirements.

Applications

Irrigation kits serve a diverse range of professional and domestic users:

• Professional Landscapers: Installing low-maintenance watering systems for client gardens and commercial landscapes
• Nursery Operators: Managing containerised plants and polytunnel crops efficiently
• Groundskeepers: Maintaining sports facilities, parks, and public gardens
• Allotment Holders: Ensuring reliable watering during work hours and holiday periods
• Garden Designers: Incorporating automated irrigation into professional planting schemes
• Greenhouse Enthusiasts: Maintaining consistent moisture for temperature-sensitive plants
• Domestic Gardeners: Water-efficient solutions for beds, borders, hanging baskets, and container displays
• Holiday Home Owners: Keeping gardens maintained during extended absences

Choosing The Right Irrigation Kits

Coverage Area: Assess the total area requiring irrigation. Compact kits suit 10-25 pots for balconies and terraces, whilst larger systems like the Gardena MICRO DRIP range cover extensive borders and vegetable patches with multiple watering zones.

Water Source: Most kits operate on standard mains pressure, but solar-powered systems with integrated storage suit remote areas without tap access. Check whether your chosen kit requires a pressure regulator for optimal performance.

Automation Level: Basic kits require manual operation, whilst timer-equipped systems offer programmable schedules. Advanced models with sensor control adjust watering based on weather conditions, preventing unnecessary operation during rainfall.

Expandability: Quality systems from Gardena and Hozelock use standardised connectors, allowing future expansion with additional drippers, extended pipe runs, and extra zones as requirements develop. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks both complete starter sets and individual accessories for system customisation.

Power Requirements: Solar-powered systems offer installation flexibility without electrical supply, though 240v mains-powered timers provide more consistent operation where outdoor sockets are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can irrigation kits remain outside during winter?

System components can stay in place year-round, but drain all water from pipes and store timers or water computers indoors during freezing conditions. Standing water can expand and crack connectors, whilst electronic components may suffer moisture damage.

Do I need special tools for installation?

No specialist tools are required. Sharp scissors or secateurs for cutting tubing, a bradawl for creating holes in distribution pipe, and a hole punch tool (often included) are sufficient. The modular push-fit connectors eliminate the need for adhesives or clamps.

Will irrigation systems work for hanging baskets and elevated containers?

Absolutely. Many kits include riser stakes and adjustable spray heads designed for elevated containers. The flexible 4mm branch tubing routes vertically easily, whilst adjustable drippers allow flow rate customisation for different container sizes—particularly valuable for hanging baskets that dry out rapidly during summer.