3 Irrigation Errors To Avoid On Your Property

Jason Hunt

Having an irrigation system installed on your property can be an excellent way to keep your lawn looking its best all year round. However, if you're new to owning an irrigation system and haven't done your research, you could be wasting money and even putting the health of your lawn at risk by making some common irrigation mistakes.

Irrigating Shrubs and Grass Together

First of all, understand that your shrubs, plants, and trees have much larger and more substantial root structures than your grass does. Because of these larger root systems, water will go a lot further in feeding your shrubs than it will your lawn. To cut back on wasting water, make sure that your shrubs are on a separate irrigation system than the rest of your lawn. This will not only save you money on your monthly water bill – it will also cut back on the chances of over-watering your plants.

Skipping the Rain Shut-Off Device

When you have an irrigation system installed, you'll need to make all kinds of choices, ranging from the types of nozzle heads you'll need to the spray range of each system. In making all of these decisions, it could be easy to overlook the importance of having a rain shut-off device installed as part of the irrigation system. A rain shut-off device will ensure that your irrigation system doesn't run during times of rainfall. This helps save your greenery from being over-watered. Furthermore, since this is generally an inexpensive device to add to your irrigation system, there's really no good excuse to skip out on this feature.

Irrigating During the Wrong Time of Day

Finally, don't make the rookie mistake of setting up your irrigation system to run first thing in the morning or during the afternoon. Why? Because by the time the sun sets, much of the water from your irrigation will have already evaporated. Your plants won't have a chance to absorb the water they need to stay healthy and lush. Instead, it's recommended that you set your irrigation system timers so that the system runs in the early evening. This way, you can always rest assured that your greenery is well watered but that it's not "going to bed" overly saturated.

By avoiding these all-too-common irrigation errors, you'll be well on your way to a beautiful and lush lawn with limited effort involved on your part. Experts like Victoria Garden Sprinklers can give you more advice. 


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