Lawn Sprinkler System News

Sprinkler systems are going green. Besides simply helping to keep your lawn an appealing shade of evergreen, automatic yard watering systems (as professional landscapers call them) offer unique environmentally friendly functions to save water. This is great news for everyone who is tired of hassling with dragging around a yard hose or, hand operated sprinkler to provide their turf with the water it requires. Even the typical pop-up lawn sprinklers are now being replaced by programmable variations for more effective water usage.

Prior to Setting up a Yard Irrigation System

Consider your lawn. An automatic irrigation system is best matched for a medium to large area, with appropriate drainage. If your soil is compressed or high in clay, you might wish to modify it or use another method of watering.

Consider your budget. Look at the overall cost of any irrigation system you are thinking about. Take into consideration the preliminary purchase rate including design, devices, and installation. Then include water use plus the expense to keep and repair the lawn sprinkler system for a more precise idea.

Consider your local regulations. You are likely to require a permit prior to you start digging in preparation for the sprinkler system install. You will definitely need to discover whether there are any power line or gas lines buried in the location where you'd like to set up the system– contact a one-call center to find out. In addition, check out the local water restrictions and make sure that your system will adhere.

Programmable Lawn Sprinkler Systems

Just as programmable smart home security systems have been established for the inside, there are now clever lawn systems too. You can purchase an extremely smart sprinkler system that might be configured to turn the flow on and off at the specific times you select, in order to optimize water use.

Your lawn irrigation system need to consist of a shut-off switch or rain sensor that overrides the timer, so that it doesn't come on when it is needed the least … in the middle of a rainstorm. Some states have actually passed legislation making this an obligatory feature. To save water more, the lawn sprinkler can also be fitted with a soil wetness sensing unit.

Another kind of programmable lawn sprinkler can be set to spray only within your yard's exact parameters, reducing water wastage through over-spray onto pavements or other unneeded locations. It is even efficient in watering around corners.

And what about the issue of varying quantities of sun? A section of your yard that is exposed to strong daylight for numerous hours a day will obviously require more water than a location in deep shade. You can set your lawn sprinkler to provide a shorter watering time to the shaded part.

Use Water Sensibly

Set up your system to water between 5 and 10 AM. This will enable the moisture to soak into your yard. Watering throughout the heat of the day, that is, in late early morning or afternoon, will cause inefficient use of water due to stronger winds and a much faster evaporation rate. Watering at night is also unfavorable due to the fact that the water will be taken in too gradually, possibly resulting in molds and plant conditions.

Check the sprinkler system periodically making sure it is directed properly and has not end up being blocked. Adjust the settings as the seasons modification and with them, your yard's requirements.

Combine the use of an effective watering system with a conscientious yard care program. This may include verticutting (cutting the lawn vertically to prevent thatch buildup), trimming with sharp blades set to 2 1/2 to 3 inches, and mulching.

Call Porter Hayes Landscaping for a quote on adding an irrigation system for your law.

Porter Hayes Landscaping LLC

Charleston, SC 29419

(843) 532-3270

http://www.porterhayeslandscaping.com/