It’s never too late to get a sprinkler system installed. With summer upon us and the heat picking up, it’s time for dinners and cold drinks on the patio. And one thing that makes the patio experience more enjoyable is having a beautiful green lawn and blooming garden. If you already have this, then you know how satisfying it is. You probably also have a sprinkler system installed. If you don’t, it may be time to consider doing so. Knowing the benefits of irrigation or sprinkler systems can help you make a decision if one is right for your home.
1. Convenience
This is something that takes time, whether you’re using a sprinkler or hand held hose. Setting up the sprinklers, timing them to ensure you are getting appropriate water to the root of the grass or plants and then moving the sprinkler to the next section or being on hand to turn off the sprinklers, this all takes time. And if you forget to turn it off you run the risk of overwatering or runoff.
The best time to water your grass and garden is early morning – which helps to avoid water evaporation. With an irrigation or sprinkler system in place you don’t have to set up the sprinklers yourself and be available to turn them off. For the City of Houston you can check your watering schedule here: Current Watering Schedule Houston.
Likewise, if you go on a trip or aren’t home to water your lawn, then having an automated irrigation/sprinkler system can be quite beneficial. Your time and effort spent on maintaining your lawn and garden won’t be wasted when you aren’t able to water your lawn.
2. Reduce Weeds, Fungi, and Plant Diseases
Irrigation and sprinkler systems allow you to water specific areas of your garden or lawn to receive water. Drip systems are extremely efficient at this. Water can be directed into the roots reducing the number of weeds in your yard as it will deprive them of water. The water will be correctly directed to plants, trees, and grass.
An irrigation or sprinkler system can also reduce fungi and plant disease on your property. When you water by hand, it is likely that standing droplets of water will collect on the leaves. This is the perfect environment for plant fungi to flourish. Lawn irrigation systems deliver water effectively to plants, grass, etc. minimizing excess standing water.
3. Sprinkler System Saves You Money
Perhaps you’ve heard it said before and maybe you’re wondering how a sprinkler system could possibly save money. The answer to this is simple. A system which regulates how much water is being used can dramatically cut costs on excess water usage.
Depending on which sprinkler system you use can determine how much water you will save. For example, a drip irrigation system uses 20% to 50% less water than a regular system.
4. Smart System Is More Efficient
The system is programmed to water at the time of day you set it to. It is also programmed to not go off if it has just rained or will be raining shortly.
With smart controllers, you can have irrigation at your fingertips. If you just mowed the lawn you can use your smartphone to adjust the schedule easily.
5. Automated Systems Can Avoid Runoff
Have you ever watered your lawn only to have it rain shortly after. Another form of water waste is from runoff. Excess watering can cause water to pool on your lawn and not properly drain. This is counterproductive to proper lawn maintenance. Installing an irrigation or sprinkler system on your lawn can reduce water usage and minimize water runoff.
Runoff occurs when water comes out too fast at too great a volume. It can also occur with clay soils as these take longer to absorb the water.
A solution to this is having an automated sprinkler system where you can set your sprinklers to run at shorter spurts, leaving time between for the water to absorb.
Another way to get runoff is when the sprinkler or your hose is overshooting and hits the pavement of your driveway or sidewalk. This can be prevented with properly set sprinkler heads targeting only the grass and gardens.
Water runoff wastes money due to excess water and it spreads harmful pesticides and fertilizers into the water systems. Sprinkler systems help the environment by conserving water usage.
6. Increase Curb Appeal and Home Value
Having a sprinkler system installed, and regularly maintained, in your garden not only increases the aesthetic look of your home, curb appeal, but it also adds value to your home with the system itself.
Having up-to-date automated systems is an advantage over homes that don’t. It is quite appealing for home buyers to get a new home with lawns or gardens that don’t need a complete overhaul.
7. Low Maintenance
If you already have an irrigation sprinkler system in place at your home then you are aware of their low maintenance.
Like all machines and equipment that works hard, parts may need to be replaced or repaired. Professional irrigation services are not expensive and are able to rapidly find the exact problem and handle it on site. Whether you need irrigation services to help with spray heads, rotors, valves, nozzles, controllers, rain and freeze sensors, leaks, broken PVC, or double check valves, a professional can do it rapidly.
If you’re looking to spend your summer focusing on the important things without the worry over the hassle of setting up sprinklers, wondering about too much water or not enough and your water bills then consider a sprinkler system which handles the work while you enjoy yourself.
Triple Green Sprinkler Repair specializes in irrigation and sprinkler repair, including system restorations, alterations to existing systems, field wiring problems, valve replacements and backflow replacement and installation. Contact us online or call (832) 821-6042 for service in Houston and surrounding areas.
