As the name implies, sub-surface drip irrigation is an entirely buried system with no visible parts on the surface. The drip-tube is installed evenly across the site, at a consistent depth of 200mm below the soil surface. Greene Eden has been successfully installing sub-surface drip irrigation systems in turf since 1993 The importance of quality design and installation standards, however, cannot be over-stated .

Some of the advantages:

• Saves water: There is no evaporation, run-off or wind-deflection, ensuring that the water is delivered to the root zone where the plant can make the best use of it.
• Less Vandalism: Because the system is entirely underground there is no access by vandals .
• Flexible irrigation scheduling: Watering can be carried out at any time – even when the grounds are being used .
• Ideal for irrigating with ‘non-drinking water’, most especially treated effluent .