You use a lot less water because you are actually getting water right to the root system. Plants don't absorb water through the leaves. Wet leaves are more vulnerable to bacterial and fungal diseases and insects.
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Each head can be turned down or up to provide anywhere from 12 (gallon) to 10 gallons per hour.
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People, up to now, haven't been paying attention to water. It hasn't been a big issue for a while.
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