Lawn Sprinkler System News
Lawn sprinkler systems are going green. Besides just helping to keep your lawn a deep dark shade of emerald, automatic lawn irrigation systems (as professional landscapers call them) offer special eco-friendly features to conserve water. This is good news for everyone who is tired of hassling with a
Posted — UpdatedConsider your budget. Look at the total cost of any irrigation system you are considering. Take into account the initial purchase price including design, equipment, and installation (which will run approximately $2500-8000 depending on the size of your property). Then add in water usage plus the cost to maintain and repair the lawn sprinkler system for a more accurate picture.
Just as programmable smart home systems has been developed for the indoors, there are now smart garden systems as well. You can buy a highly intelligent lawn sprinkler that may be programmed to turn the flow on and off at the specific times you choose, in order to optimize water usage.
Another type of programmable sprinkler system can be set to spray only within your lawn's exact parameters, reducing water wastage through over-spray onto pavements or other unnecessary areas. It is even capable of watering around corners.
And what about the problem of varying amounts of sun? A section of your yard that is exposed to strong daylight for many hours a day will obviously need more water than an area in deep shade. You can program your sprinkler system to provide a shorter watering time to the shaded part.
Set up your system to water between 5 and 10 AM. This will allow the moisture to soak into your lawn. Watering during the heat of the day, that is, in late morning or afternoon, will cause inefficient use of water due to stronger winds and a faster evaporation rate. Irrigation in the evening is also undesirable because the water will be absorbed too slowly, potentially resulting in molds and plant diseases.
Check the lawn sprinkler system occasionally to make sure it is directed correctly and has not become clogged. Adjust the settings as the seasons change and with them, your lawn's requirements.
Combine the use of an efficient irrigation system with a conscientious lawn care program. This may include verticutting (cutting the lawn vertically to prevent thatch buildup), mowing with sharp blades set to 2 1/2 to 3 inches, and mulching.