Installing an irrigation system or underground sprinkler for your garden or lawn can make your life simpler. Hand-watering flower beds, lawns and gardens can be time consuming, but a sprinkler system can automate the process while giving your yard the water it needs. Below, you will learn more about sprinkler systems and the benefits they provide.
Operation of a Sprinkler System
Basic sprinkler systems consist of only a few components, beginning with the controller which tells the system when to turn on certain sprinkler heads (and how long to leave them on). The controller is connected to valves which manage water flow into the different zones of your system, which in turn feed water to the sprinkler heads when needed.
There are sprinkler system choices for the do-it-yourselfer, but most homeowners don’t have the skills and tools necessary to install a complex system. A licensed, qualified contractor knows the rules and regulations in your area, and they know just what’s needed to make your underground sprinkler system work at peak efficiency.
Lawn Zoning
Zones are a part of irrigation design that allows your sprinkler system to distribute water only where it’s needed. When your contractor establishes irrigation zones, your sprinklers can be programmed correctly–meaning that you’ll conserve water and save money while properly maintaining your lawn or garden.
Choosing a Sprinkler System Installer
A quality contractor will provide you with cost and time estimates, as well as a plan diagram. When hiring a sprinkler system installation company, don’t forget to ask about a warranty, what kind of products they use and any accompanying maintenance and service issues (such as winterization). Make sure that your contractor is bonded, licensed and insured–and that you follow up on those references.
Water is a finite resource, and it’s in our best interest to conserve it wherever we can. An underground sprinkler system can save from 30% to 70% in garden and lawn water usage, which is a big benefit for your bank account and the environment. If you’re planning to install or upgrade your sprinkler system, call Sanderson and Dehaan Underground Sprinklers for more details.
