Watering your lawn and garden with an irrigation system can save time and labor and can even care for your yard while you are gone. There are several types of systems and options to choose from. The type of watering equipment best suited to the job depends on the landscape, design, layout and budget. The irrigation design should be integrated with the design of the landscape. A simple garden hose and sprinkler with a few soaker hoses thrown in may be the best way to water some landscapes. Drip or underground systems may be more appropriate for other landscapes.

To maintain a healthy, dense, green, actively growing turf, it is essential to water a lawn during dry periods. While most people think a lack of water will damage the lawn, over watering may cause more damage. It is easy to over water a turf area. Remember when watering, or irrigating, your lawn, excess irrigation can be harmful to your lawn as well as the natural environment. It only takes 3/4 inch water to saturate the turf root zone and avoid excess.

Using a designated schedule provided by your landscaper, or irrigation installer, can help encourage your lawn and landscape to look it’s best season-round. Installing the right irrigation system will make your yard and landscapes the envy of the neighborhood. Dense, green grass. Lush, healthy vegetation. A simple irrigation system is a beautiful way to increase the value of your home, save water, and enjoy more free time too.