An irrigation system installation helps in transforming grass into a green, healthy and beautiful lawn. The system provides the landscaping with the right amount of water at the right time, so you do not water too little or too much. Essentially, irrigation systems are the most efficient method of ensuring your yard gets the required hydration without over watering.
Other Benefits of Installing an Irrigation System
• Save Money
Most owners of residential properties use unnecessary amounts of water to keep their landscape fresh and green; this costs more money than required. Learning to properly water your lawn with the aid of a watering system can help you to conserve a considerable amount of water and still maintain a beautiful, healthy lawn. The benefits of this type of system outweigh its initial cost as it will pay for itself soon after buying it.
• Save Time
The system works on its own, so no need to spend time manually watering. This frees up more time to do things you enjoy, while the lawn gets what is needed to thrive.
Recommended Watering Schedule
Sod
It is recommended that newly installed sod is watered at least twice daily. When there is extreme heat, adding a third water cycle might be necessary. After the grow-in phase of a few weeks has passed, reducing the watering frequency is recommended. For watering twice a day, you can schedule your system for 3 to 6 am and 6 to 8 pm.
Established Lawns
Far less water is needed for established lawns than freshly seeded or newly sodded areas. For the cooler fall and spring seasons, reducing watering to every other day is recommended. For the warmer summer months, watering 5 to 6 times a week is recommended. Watering between 3 to 6 am is ideal for taking advantage of the coolest period of the morning. Finishing before the sun rises allows the water to penetrate the soil as much as possible.
Suggested Water Duration
Two different varieties of sprinkler heads are typically included in a lawn irrigation system: rotor heads and spray heads. As outlined below, they distribute two different volumes of water to each area:
• Zones with rotor heads normally require roughly between 20 and 30 minutes of run time for each cycle.
• Zones with spray heads normally require roughly between 5 to 10 minutes of run time for each cycle.
An irrigation system installation helps to prevent over watering, which lowers waste and reduces runoff. This ensures a healthy and safe water supply for generations to come.
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