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Drip tubing in a mulched shrub bed next to a lawn being watered by a sprinkler
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Drip Irrigation vs. Sprinklers

Use drip irrigation for beds, shrubs, trees and gardens, and sprinklers for lawns. Drip is over 90% efficient versus 50–70% for sprinklers, and EPA says it uses 20–50% less water. Many yards use both, on separate zones.

August 18, 2026