Sprinkler Systems

You might not think about it, but the way you water your yard can have a massive impact on your water usage, your home’s appearance, and more. If you have always watered your lawn with a hose or sprinkler system, it can be easy to think that that’s just how it has to be. In reality, there are many ways to water your property, and the world of landscape irrigation is a complex and interesting one. In this blog, we will discuss four different types of landscape irrigation that you can use to keep your plants looking

Surface Irrigation

Surface irrigation is what many homeowners use, especially on smaller properties. This method consists of applying water to the soil’s surface and allowing it to trickle down into the dirt and root systems. Using a hose, watering can, or hose and sprinkler attachment are all considered surface irrigation. While this is one of the most popular landscape irrigation methods, it is incredibly inefficient and labor-intensive. Water is often distributed unevenly, which can lead to parched or waterlogged plants. This method also depends on homeowners or landscaping professionals to water the yard rather.

Drip Irrigation

Surface irrigation is what many homeowners use, especially on smaller properties. This method consists of applying water to the soil’s surface and allowing it to trickle down into the dirt and root systems. Using a hose, watering can, or hose and sprinkler attachment are all considered surface irrigation. While this is one of the most popular landscape irrigation methods, it is incredibly inefficient and labor-intensive. Water is often distributed unevenly, which can lead to parched or waterlogged plants. This method also depends on homeowners or landscaping professionals to water the yard rather than utilizing an automated process, which can lead to missed watering.

Sprinkler Irrigation

When many people think of landscape irrigation, they think of sprinkler systems. Underground sprinkler irrigation uses a series of pipes and sprinkler heads that deliver water to plants by spraying the water in the air above them. Like drip irrigation systems, sprinkler systems can be installed with irrigation controllers. Sprinkler heads can either retract and pop up during watering, or they can always sit above the ground. Although sprinkler irrigation does lead to some water waste due to evaporation, smart irrigation controllers can mitigate this risk by taking weather reports into account when triggering the sprinkler system.

Blended Systems

One way to reduce waste as much as possible is to utilize a blended irrigation system, combining drip and sprinkler irrigation for use in different areas of the landscape. By using sprinklers on grass and drip irrigation for bushes, trees, and flowers, homeowners can optimize their watering efforts. In these blended systems, a smart irrigation controller is a must. A smart controller can coordinate and schedule watering times and duration for different zones, taking rain and weather forecasts into account. If you think a blended irrigation system might be right for you, consult the landscape irrigation experts at East TN Landscape Company.

Irrigation Systems

I can build an irrigation system to irrigate any size area as long as you have enough water and power available. Sprinkler systems can work off city water well water or any reservoir of water.
Lawn sprinklers = sprinkler heads that pop up from under ground to water an area. The heads are usually located 30 ft apart, depending on type and application.
Garden area irrigation = can be drip irrigation or spray head irrigation depending on size and desired results
Farming and nursery irrigation = Usually using large spray heads located on poles, set up in straight lines, operating at 60 psi, are able to cover large areas of ground with minimal piping in the way of machinery. Temporary sprinkler systems = often used in new construction to soak.
Consult the landscape irrigation experts at East TN Landscape Company.