Is it worth the monthly water bill to install a sprinkler system?
If you still water your lawn by hand, you may do so because you are concerned that installing an automatic sprinkler system will raise your monthly water bill. Rest confident that most sprinklers improve watering efficiency, allowing you to use less water! Use this information to assess whether the costs of a sprinkler system are worthwhile and how to maximize your investment.
The Costs of an Automatic Sprinkler System
To physically water your lawn, all you need is a garden hose and a few accessories, depending on the sort of plants you have. The costs of an automatic sprinkler system are more complex. Here's what you may expect:
Professional installation is more expensive than a do-it-yourself technique, but you will benefit from professionally done work with minimal disruption to your daily schedule.Repairs and maintenance: To avoid increasing water bills, you must repair leaks and sprinkler head malfunctions as soon as possible.To avoid frozen pipes, it is necessary to blow out and turn off the sprinkler system in the fall.
The Advantages of Automatic Sprinkler Systems
While there are costs to consider, the benefits of an automated sprinkler system may be well worth the investment.
The Optimal Amount of Water
Garden irrigation is a skill. If you water your plants rarely, they may begin to wilt. If you overwater them, you may accidentally drown their roots. An automated irrigation system with soil moisture sensors and weather forecast data makes it simple to balance too little and too much water.
Water your lawn at the right time.
The key to effective lawn irrigation is time. Did you know that the optimal time to irrigate is early in the morning? After all, watering during the day causes more evaporation, whereas watering in the evening causes poor water absorption. Watering in the morning also reduces the probability of lawn illnesses because plants thrive with at least six hours of drying time before temperatures drop at night. If you don't like getting up at 5 a.m. to set up the sprinklers, you'll appreciate having an automatic system handle it for you.
Water When You’re Out of Town
Going away for the summer is enough to destroy your lovely lawn for the rest of the season. On the other hand, with an automatic sprinkler system, you can set the timing, turn on the sensors, and leave knowing your grass will stay green while you're gone.
How to maximize automatic sprinkler system benefits
Make the most of your investment by following these guidelines:
- Select the type of irrigation system to be installed: Sprinkler, drip, surface, and subsurface irrigation systems are just a few of the methods available for watering your lawn and garden. Then there are several sprinkler heads to consider, such as oscillating, revolving, stationary, and others. Each offers advantages that should be considered before installing one or the other.
- Set up an irrigation meter: Many localities permit homeowners and business owners to install irrigation meters in addition to their sprinkler systems. This subtracts the water consumed outside of your sewage costs, assisting in the reduction of your overall water bills.
- Use effective irrigation techniques. Learn about the irrigation needs of your area. Set the sprinklers to water your lawn and plants rather than the sidewalk. To encourage deep root growth, irrigate the lawn in longer, less frequent sessions. Watering should be avoided on windy days.
