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Sprinker Systems Vs Drip Irrigation: Fight!
Living in LA, you know the score. You get lots of sunlight and beautiful weather, but though water surrounds you, you can’t get any useful for watering your plants. So if you’re a homeowner with a yard, watering your gardens, trees, and lawns is necessary.
That may mean going outside with a hose or watering can for some homeowners. However, for savvy ‘scapers who value their time, environment, and money, irrigation systems are the best solution for making life and landscaping a little more streamlined. But even if you know you need water and you know that watering is most effective with irrigation, you may not know what method of irrigation is best for your yard. Today M1 shares how to pick between drip irrigation and sprinkler systems.
A Brief Irrigation Review
If you’re new to the irrigation game, you may be surprised to hear what we said in our intro. While the convenience benefits of irrigation may be apparent, the environmental and money-saving benefits are less so. But the reasons for both are straightforward and clear once you know them.We Get it Wrong
Human beings aren’t great at knowing how much to water their plants. Even if we know the amount they should get in theory, we don’t always factor in the other factors. The slope of the land, surrounding plants, soil density, and humidity levels all affect water absorption. And while underwatering is undoubtedly a danger, most people who water by eye overdo it. Not only does that waste water and money, but it’s also not eco-friendly. And it can kill your plants. Whether you water too much or too little, your plants’ health is negatively affected. And if they die, you have to replace them, which takes a toll on your yard and wallet.Irrigation Gets it Right Every Time
On the other hand, IT professionals like the landscapers at M1 install your irrigation system, and we’ll program it to water the right amount every time. With timers, we can ensure that your irrigation water is at the best time of day for maximum absorption.Sprinkler System
Even if you’re an irrigation novice, you’re probably familiar with sprinkler systems, if for no other reason than as a method to cool off as a young child. But, of course, the intended practical purpose of your sprinkler system is to water plants rather than little ones. Sprinklers are the most common form of irrigation today. When installed on a lawn or other landscape, they spray streams of water out over the area and, when placed and angled correctly, should water that area evenly.Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is another method for irrigating. Rather than spraying water, it sends it out in pipes beneath the ground above it. Drip irrigation releases the water consistently in small doses (or drips). Drip is the most efficient way to water your plants because it delivers water directly to the roots where they need it, allowing less opportunity for water loss from evaporation or other means.Which Irrigation System is Right for You?
Both sprinkler and drip irrigation systems have their place. Which is right for you will depend on several factors. Drip irrigation generally uses the least amount of water but costs a little more upfront, while sprinklers are cheaper to install and work best in an evenly graded area.