Irrigation, or automatic sprinkler systems, are a very popular and cost effective landscaping option. This is something our team of specialists enjoys providing for our clients.
Why is it so popular? While convenience is one of the biggest reasons for choosing to install an irrigation system, it’s also about protecting your investment.
When it comes to making sure that your lawn is getting enough water there’s no such thing as being too prepared. There’s nothing worse during a hot summer to have a brown or soggy lawn because of over/under watering.
You may assume having an automatic sprinkler system installed as part of your landscape will be a great expense. You might even wonder if it’s worth the effort and costs.
In fact, having an automated sprinkler system will cost you much less in time and wasted water than doing your watering by hand.
If you’re considering putting in a new automated sprinkler system on your property, you’ll be pleased to know that, depending on which system you get, the initial cost will quickly be offset by the savings in wasted water and physical time.
Automated sprinkler systems are inherently designed to know exactly how much water your lawn requires and as such prevents wasting water if you accidentally forget to turn off the system.
Your landscape won’t be dried out even if you’re away from home for extended periods of time. Additionally, you can protect your investment in your plants that may get over or under watered when someone else forgets to water them at the proper intervals while you’re away.
Some systems even have a computerized rain meter that can detect if it’s rained recently and can evaluate whether or not your lawn needs to be watered, an awesome feature to have here in Portland, Oregon. You’ve got to love modern technology!
On top of being able to effectively determine your water needs, an automated sprinkler system is incredibly efficient at maintaining proper levels of moisture for the various types of plants and vegetation on your property.
When the system is set up it’s designed with the intention of providing exactly what your landscape needs whether it’s a garden, grass, bushes, shrubbery, potted plants, planter boxes or trees.
Special sprinkler heads (including bubbler systems) can be used to auto water potted plants or planter boxes in your landscape without overwatering or flooding topsoil.
A proper system takes its cues from your landscaping needs and works with nature to ensure optimal health, even during unexpected dry periods.
Imagine the convenience of being able to enjoy your leisure time without having to worry about watering your landscape at the correct times. You can make plans around your schedule, not around the needs of your landscape.
You may even consider adding one of the new automated robotic lawnmowers to the equation, which would make maintaining your lawn completely hassle-free and entirely effortless! You get the luxury of a beautiful, perfectly manicured lawn without the hectic schedule and back-breaking work.
These systems are easy to control and allow you to predetermine your settings to ensure the most effective amounts of water resulting in perfect moisture for your landscape.
A typical irrigation system has several parts: a controller (the intelligence of the system), sprinklers (that deliver water to the various parts of the landscape) and the valves (determine the flow of water to the sprinklers), to ensure the very best hydration for your landscape.
Additional add-ons like drip irrigation zones, rain shut off devices and soil moisture sensors can also be integrated into your system.
While you can install these systems on your own, we recommend you research thoroughly how the system is assembled, what parts are required and to visit several resources including plumbing shops and hardware stores to ensure you have the right equipment.
Having our team of specialists install your system may be a better alternative if you wish to keep your costs low and insure all safety codes are being followed. We’ve already invested in all the necessary tools, education, and certification to make the job quick, safe and mistake-free to protect you and your investment from any accidents.
When determining whether or not to add an irrigation system (or automated sprinkler system) to your landscape here in the Portland, Oregon area, remember that an effectively designed system installed by a qualified contractor can protect your investment by ensuring proper placement of the system, by confirming that your plants are being watered correctly and will save you valuable time by preventing accidental over or under watering.
This will leave you with the most beautiful, luxurious landscape with the least amount of unnecessary labor possible.
For a free, no obligation quote on irrigation and automated sprinkler systems in the Portland, Oregon area, give us a call today!
