[header] How to set up an inexpensive irrigation system [title] Purchase a faucet hose timer. [title] Put in fresh batteries at the beginning of each growing season. [title] Attach the timer to an outdoor spigot. 
[title] Attach your feeder hose to the timer. [title] At the end of your feeder hose, attach a hose manifold or multiple line splitters to accommodate the number of soaker hoses or sprinkler heads you need.