Drip irrigation can work well in native landscapes when emitters, zones and scheduling match the plants.
Move beyond one emitter at the trunk
As shrubs and trees establish, the active root zone expands. Irrigation design should consider where roots are growing rather than permanently wetting the crown.
Hydrozone
Do not put plants with dramatically different water needs on the same valve if it can be avoided.
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