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IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

The grass is always greener with a good irrigation system. You can give nature a little help by nurturing your landscape with the water it needs to thrive. You need to choose the right irrigation system to achieve that lush landscape. Different systems are used in a variety of environments. Understanding the different types of systems ronments. Understanding the different types of systems will help you choose the best one for your landscaping needs. Here are a few things you should know.

SPRINKLER IRRIGATION

A sprinkler irrigation system applies water in a controlled manner that is similar to rainfall. The water is distributed through a network of pipes and sprinkler heads. There are two main types of sprinkler heads which differ in how they distribute water – rotor sprinklers and spray sprinklers. Spray heads sprinkle water like shower nozzles, whereas rotor heads rotate when watering an area.

SPRAY HEADS SPRAY HEADS

• • Good for small areas Good for small areas • • Higher flow rate than rotary heads Higher flow rate than rotary heads • • More susceptible to water runoff and puddling More susceptible to water runoff and puddling • • Stationary with a wide coverage range Stationary with a wide coverage range • • On hot days, lower efficiency through evaporation On hot days, lower efficiency through evaporation • • Can water complex and small areas that rotors cannot Can water complex and small areas that rotors cannot

ROTARY HEADS ROTARY HEADS

• • Good for large areas – Large spray radius (15 ft.-50 ft.) Good for large areas – Large spray radius (15 ft.-50 ft.) • • Low flow rate reduces puddling and runoff Low flow rate reduces puddling and runoff • • High spray pressure – prevents clogging of spray High spray pressure – prevents clogging of spray

Sprinkler irrigation is excellent for any slope. However, wa-Sprinkler irrigation is excellent for any slope. However, water distribution is affected by high temperatures and strong ter distribution is affected by high temperatures and strong winds. It’s important to remember that outdoor irrigation winds. It’s important to remember that outdoor irrigation accounts for close to 60% of residential water use in some accounts for close to 60% of residential water use in some parts of the United States. The type of irrigation system you parts of the United States. The type of irrigation system you choose plays a large role in the amount of water used. choose plays a large role in the amount of water used.

ADVANTAGES

• This irrigation is great for any slope. • Sprinklers are easy to operate. • Uniform distribution of water. Uniform distribution of water.

DISADVANTAGES

• Sprinkler irrigation is expensive. • Water distribution is affected by strong winds.

DISADVANTAGES

DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

Drip irrigation is the opposite of a sprinkler irrigation Drip irrigation is the opposite of a sprinkler irrigation system. It uses pipes with small openings called drippers, system. It uses pipes with small openings called drippers, also known as emitters, to trickle water at low rates on the soil. Drip irrigation provides water directly to plant roots through lines of irrigation and works well for any slope. This type of irrigation system is popular not only because This type of irrigation system is popular not only because of its effectiveness but also because of the conservation of water. system will provide the perfect amount of water through-

ADVANTAGE

• It increases seed germination. • Drip irrigation saves water.

DISADVANTAGES

• Setting up this irrigation system is expensive. • Since emitters are prone to blockage, cleaning is required.

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

An effective irrigation system will not only benefit your landscape but will also save you time and money. Investing in an irrigation system can save money on your water bill. A properly installed and well-maintained irrigation system will provide the perfect amount of water throughout the day. Plus, your irrigation system can be automated, so you won’t have to spend multiple hours watering your landscape and plants. Let the irrigation system do the work for you!

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