Lawn Irrigation – Get it Right

Good irrigation is the cornerstone of a gorgeous green lawn. Grass thrives on water, and with most types, you can easily see where some parts of the lawn turn yellow from lack of irrigation while others shine bright green where enough water reaches them.

Irrigation is indeed of major concern to lawn owners and is one of the very first things considered during the planning and construction phase. A great variety of pipes, hoses and sprinklers is available, so that whatever your particular needs are, you can always set up the perfect system that works for you. Even when you set up the best irrigation system, you still run the risk of poor performance and ugly dry patches. Here’s a quick look at three elements that might get in the way of proper lawn irrigation – The Timer Get to know your timer. Make sure you adjust the controller as seasons change and make use of the timer to save on pricey water by sticking to the right dates and hours. Adjusting the timer to get your sprinklers working in the early morning or later at night during the hot season could save you up to 15% of water usage. Pressure Concerns

Make sure you get enough water pressure into your irrigation system. Water pressure can change over time, if your city or county alter the water allocation between neighborhoods. When this happens, you may need to either get them to dial up the pressure supplied to your area, or focus on adjusting your own system with pressure reducers dialed up or using more efficient nozzles. Broken Parts Even when a sprinkler appears to be functioning, a cracked head could cause a lesser flow of water and hurt the effectiveness of your irrigation system. Mowers or other machinery can easily hurt your system, so constant maintenance is imperative. Underground pipes can also be a cause of concern with minor or major leakage issues.

Consistently check your nozzles and heads for possible obstructions. An obstructed nozzle could mean some areas in your lawn are not getting the right amount of water, creating those ugly yellow patches of dry grass.

Get it Right and maintain it Right

Lawn irrigation systems are meant to make life easier and they do. But you should always keep an eye out for potential problems and address them on time. Dealing with a leakage or an obstruction early on will not only save you money by cutting down on water wastage, but will also ensure that your lawn remains perfectly green.