Avoid making the holes too small, or they may get clogged up by the soil. [2] X Research source
You can insert the bottle deeper into the soil, but you will need at least 1 inch (2. 54 centimeters) sticking out of the soil. This will prevent soil from getting into the water. [6] X Research source
Make the holes using a nail or a metal skewer. You may have to heat the nail or skewer up over a flame first.
The bottom of most bottles is typically made from thicker plastic. You will need to use a drill or a hot nail to do this.
If the water is flowing out too fast, you can put the cap on loosely. The tighter you close it, the slower the water will flow out. You can also cut the top, domed portion of the bottle off, invert it, and use it like a funnel.
The hole needs to be about 2 to 3 inches (5. 08 to 7. 62 centimeters) up from the bottom of the bottle. If you are using a nail, heat it up over a flame first, then make the hole. Widen the hole with a craft blade.
You may need to seal the area between the gasket and the tubing itself.
If you want to stand the irrigator on a table above your plant, fill the bottom inch (2. 54 centimeters) or so with pebbles. This will help keep it stable. [15] X Research source
Skip this step if you are standing the irrigator up.
You can also stand the irrigator on a table or wall above your plant instead.
The more you unscrew the knot, the faster the water will flow. The tighter you screw the knob, the slower the water will flow. Drip irrigation puts your water exactly at the root ball. It helps to minimize water usage. Usually, a professional company puts a jute mat or a soil stabilizer mat on the hill plants to provide drip irrigation to each one of the plants.
