I started with a basic Hoselock kit, pipe drippers and timer. This seems to be the most economical way of starting as you can often get a whole set for not much more than a timer on its own. I have gradually added to it. It pains me to say this but I agree with others that Hoselock quality is not what it used to be if I was starting again I would buy gardena.
I've had two Hozelock timers, both failed (admittedly once was because I forgot to bring it in early enough for the winter and it got frozen). Now I have a cheapy one which so far has lasted just as long.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Just to add a note of caution, over watering is just as bad as under. I had a Dahlia in a pot (I had meant to plant it out on my Allotment). It was very dry so I put it in a bucket of water to rehydrate, meaning to take it out when fully soaked. We went away for a couple of nights , upon returning I realised the error. In spite of letting it drain and repotting in a larger pot over the next couple of weeks it slowly, and inexorably died. 😪
I have bought a Greenhouse Sensation water butt drip kit for my raised beds. Also holiday watering kits for the Quadgrows which are giving me no end of grief and distress, frankly. At this rate, now summer holiday. (Ever again? Or give up veg growing .)
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