DROPS TECH IRRIGATION
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Make the world green
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
Full functional drip irrigation, solar and diesel powered. The system draws water from a local dam
HAVE A QUESTION?
I hate to break it you, but you still need an irrigation system. There are a couple
reasons why.
First, rain is never a guarantee. Even areas known to have rainy climates experience
dry periods. We simply can’t count on rainfall totals each year to be adequate
enough to fully meet your landscape’s water needs. Most plants require approximately
1 inch of water per week. Unless you receive at least that much each week like
clockwork, chances are you need to irrigate.
The second reason you need an irrigation system is because it supports hydrozoning.
Hydrozoning means grouping plants with similar water needs together, so that
irrigation zones can be adjusted accordingly. This not only enables a healthy
landscape and good aesthetics, it also can save you money. Remember how I said most
plants require approximately 1 inch of water per week? While this is a still a good
rule of thumb, especially for turf, there may be some plants in your landscape that
require less water. There’s no sense in overwatering them, especially when it’s a
clear opportunity to save money.
There are a few major factors that will help you determine what irrigation system
would be right for your property. Specifically, you’ll want to consider your plant
material, slope, and any water restrictions or laws. Let’s break that down.
The first consideration is your property’s plant material. Earlier we talked about
how different types of plant material have different water needs. As a result, your
irrigation system can’t be a one-size-fits-all solution; it should be designed with
the right products to meet all of your landscape’s varying water needs. For example,
your lawn will require sprinklers, but perennials or ornamentals in your beds will
do just fine with drip irrigation.
Slope comes into play when your property has elevation changes that affect drainage.
If not addressed properly, some plants will receive too much water, while others
won’t get enough; worse, you could have much larger problems like flooding or
erosion. Appropriate sprinkler spacing, plus solutions like controllers, pressure
regulating devices, and specialized nozzles can help. Your landscape pro can guide
you to the right mix for your property.
Finally, you’ll need to consider how any local water restrictions or laws might
affect your options. For example, some municipalities restrict watering with an
irrigation system to once a week, but allow drip irrigation any day between certain
hours. Check with your local water authority, or ask your landscape partner, to stay
abreast of current restrictions. Be sure to also ask about any available rebates
that could help offset the cost of your irrigation system. Many local water
authorities offer them to incentivize conservation.
The biggest benefit of a smart irrigation system is that you save time and money.
Smart irrigation systems optimize your sprinkler run time so you’re watering at the
right time of day and for the right duration under current conditions. When you
overwater, you’re not only flushing a precious resource down the drain, you’re
literally flushing money down the drain. Plus, it can damage your plants by
encouraging disease.
Smart irrigation saves you time in that you no longer have to make manual
adjustments to your irrigation system to account for Mother Nature’s
unpredictability. For example, who wants to jump out of bed to turn off the
sprinkler system in the early morning because it’s running during a storm? Not me!
And finally, I think one of the most overlooked benefits of a smart irrigation
system is its ability to shut itself down immediately when a leak is detected.
That’s a very valuable feature to have in place, which can guard against a costly
water bill and repairs.