Learn & Grow – The Orbit Blog

Install drip irrigation for trees and shrubs with this complete DIY guide. Learn emitter placement, flow rates, system design with Drip-Lock fittings, and troubleshooting for healthy landscapes.

Orbit's valve manifold system uses hand-tighten O-ring connections instead of permanent glued fittings. Install, service, and expand your irrigation system without tools, adhesives, or wait times. Build custom configurations with interchangeable components.

Learn when to use drip irrigation versus soaker hose in your garden. Compare setup, efficiency, and costs to choose the best watering system for your needs.

Learn the benefits of upgrading your outdated sprinkler controller and sprinklers. This retrofit blog covers how to install a B-hyve XR controller, replace heads, add Blu-Lock swing joints, and slash your water bill by up to 50%!

Learn how to inspect drip tubing for UV damage, test emitters for consistent flow, and identify which fittings need replacing before spring.

Learn how to choose and install drip irrigation fittings for reliable garden watering. Complete guide covers tubing compatibility, installation tips & troubleshooting for DIY success.

From sneaky water heater leaks to bathroom floods, each sensor protects your most vulnerable areas with B-hyve simplicity. No complicated setup, no hunting for outlets in weird places.

Unlock the secret to perfect pumpkins! While everyone's thinking beach days, smart gardeners are already planning their next Halloween harvest—and the key to gorgeous jack-o-lanterns isn't just timing, it's drip irrigation. Skip the sprinkler guesswork and discover how Orbit's drip irrigation systems deliver precision watering that turns pumpkin growing from tricky to effortless.