Applications
Soaker Hose Irrigation for Gardens, Hedges, Beds and Lawns
Every area requires a suitable irrigation solution. Discover how CS Perlschlauch hoses can be used for hedges, raised beds, vegetable beds, lawns or with water supplied from a rain barrel. Key factors include the plants, water source, pressure, available water flow and hose layout.
Which Irrigation Solution Is Right for Your Project?
Start with the area you want to irrigate. On the individual application pages, you will learn which hose layouts may be suitable, which CS product lines are worth considering and what to keep in mind regarding filtration, pressure regulation and water supply.
Five Applications
Find the Right Irrigation Solution for Each Application
Select your desired application. These recommendations provide initial guidance. Which product line is actually suitable also depends on the available water supply.
Planting Rows and Long Runs
Irrigating Hedges
Soaker hoses can be laid along the root zone of a hedge. For longer hedges, the hose length, supply line and available water flow must be compatible. Premium is often a suitable option.
- Water delivery close to the soil along the hedge
- Consider hedge width and irrigation runs
- Consider Premium or Profi for larger systems
Compact Planting Areas
Irrigating Raised Beds
In raised beds, a soaker hose can be routed along planting rows and lightly covered if installed appropriately. The water source also plays a role in determining which hose variant is suitable.
- Adapt the hose layout to the bed width
- Startup with a suitable pressure supply
- Pressureless with a sufficiently elevated water reservoir
Vegetables and Planting Rows
Irrigating Vegetable Beds
A soaker hose releases water along the planting rows. The number and arrangement of irrigation rows should suit the bed, soil type and different water requirements of the crops.
- Targeted water delivery around the plants
- Account for bed width and plant spacing
- Startup or Premium depending on the system configuration
Larger Garden Areas
Irrigating Lawns and Other Areas
Irrigating lawns and larger green spaces requires careful hydraulic planning. The CS Profi variant is designed for larger systems; the supply line and water supply to multiple irrigation runs are particularly important.
- Plan the area and irrigation runs
- Check pressure and available water flow
- Consider Profi for larger projects
Collected Rainwater
Irrigating with a Rain Barrel
The CS Perlschlauch Pressureless can operate with low inlet pressure from a sufficiently elevated rain barrel or tank. For lower-lying cisterns, a pump is generally required.
- Check the height difference relative to the water level
- Include a suitable water filter
- Match hose length and water inflow
Advice and Planning
Unsure Which Option to Choose?
An irrigation system should be considered as a whole. We can help with questions about water sources, hose variants, pressure reducers, filters and dividing the system into multiple irrigation runs.
- Describe the area and intended hose layout
- Specify the water source and connection
- Provide hose lengths and elevation differences
Product Selection
Which CS Perlschlauch Variant Is Suitable?
The area to be irrigated is a starting point, but not the only selection criterion. Choose the product line to match the water source, operating pressure and planned hose layout.
- Pressureless: for suitable gravity-fed water supplies with low inlet pressure
- Startup: for smaller beds and raised beds with a suitable pressure supply
- Premium: for versatile garden areas, hedges and longer planting rows
- Profi: for larger areas and professional irrigation projects
Four Key Details Make Irrigation Planning Easier
For a suitable system recommendation, the most important conditions should be known in advance. Water pressure must not be confused with available water flow.
1. Water Source
Tap, rain barrel, tank, cistern or pump: What water supply is available?
2. Area
How large is the area, and where are the plant roots or irrigation rows located?
3. Water Supply
What operating pressure and water flow are available during irrigation?
4. Hose Layout
How long are the individual runs, how are they routed and what elevation differences are there?
Next Step
Find the Right Irrigation Solution
Compare the CS Perlschlauch variants or get advice on selecting hoses, water filters, pressure reducers and accessories.