How to Make a Drip Ring

Wrap uncut 1/4-inch tubing around the base of the plant for which you are making the ring in order to measure for length. Add an additional foot of tubing so the tubing is not wrapped tightly around the plant. The tubing should fit loosely around the plant base, resting on the soil. Cut the measured piece of tubing from the roll.

Connect the two ends of the 1/4-inch tubing using the 1/4-inch barbed T-joint. It is not necessary to glue the barb to the tubing. This may cause blockage and restrict the water flow.

Punch a hole in the 1/4-inch tubing ring every 4 inches or wherever a drip is needed. Push a 1/4-inch button dripper into each hole to prevent dirt build up and regulate water pressure.

Attach the garden hose to your spigot or rain barrel. Do not turn on the water. On the other end of the hose, attach the garden hose end shut-off valve and switch it to the "off" position. Water should not be able to pass out of the end of the hose. Lay the hose flat on the ground and run it to the area where the garden drip rings are needed.

Attach one end of the 1/4-inch tubing roll to the T-joint on the drip ring. Run the tubing to the garden hose and allow an extra foot of slack in the tubing; cut the piece from the roll.