Irrigation is the regulated application of water to land to grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. In arid locations and with below-average rainfall, irrigation grows crops, maintains landscapes, and restore disturbed soils. Irrigation also prevents soil consolidation, frost damage, and weed growth in grain fields. It cools animals, reduces dust, removes sewage, and supports mining.
There are numerous irrigation methods including drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, sub-irrigation, and more. They supply plant water differently. Water should be applied consistently to give each plant the right amount of water.
The irrigation controller, water pump, piping, fittings, wires, power generator, and other components make up the complete irrigation solution.