Here I have three acer palmatums on a drip doing very well. During the winter the drip is off. How often you water will depend on your exposure and soil type. Al

went to home depot and got flexible hose that they sell by the 100 ft. will poke presure feeders into it, and hold in place by metal prongs that are bendable. How long does this type of hose last? I let them know it will probably not be covered, except for the drip zones with mulch

Half inch drip tubing lasts for at least 10 years here, much of it uncovered. It is the emitters that give the trouble especially if you are on well water. Where there is a difference in elevation, such as a hillside, you will need to choose pressure compensated emitters to get a relatively equal flow, up and down the hill. Al