Smart irrigation means much more than just a new sprinkler controller that you can operate from your phone. Most new smart controllers operate irrigation systems based on the ET rate, providing only the water needed based on the weather. In order for your smart technology to truly save you water and money, your irrigation system needs to be worthy of such advanced controls. If you have a broken nozzle or a misaligned sprinkler head, you will still be wasting water and have dry spots in your lawn no matter how fancy your irrigation controller is.
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With the warming weather and anticipation of spring, excited gardeners and landscape enthusiasts are considering activating their irrigation systems to apply some water to the dry, thirsty landscapes.
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Irrigation filtration is necessary depending on the water source for the irrigation system. Some systems are sourced from the city water supply which is very clean while some systems are sourced from irrigation canals and ponds and can have different types of debris and multiple issues requiring filtration.
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The question seems simple enough yet the answer is a bit more complicated than some would like it to be. The intent of this blog it to not necessarily answer the pressing question of should one use sprays or drip to irrigate a garden bed but why is there not a simple answer to this seemingly simple question.
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There are many elements in an irrigation system that affect performance and efficiency. Some of the components can be complicated like weather sensors and pressure reducers. Other pieces are simple like sprinklers and nozzles. In the spirit of Earth Day and more folks spending time at home, wanting to maintain a healthy landscape while keeping costs down, here are a few tips on what homeowners can do to improve irrigation efficiency and conserve water.
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A successful garden is not based on any singular component or attribute of the garden, it is a combination of the many factors that came together to create the garden. It could be the plant stock, seed variety, specialty fertilizer, the perfect exposure of morning sun and afternoon shade, or the aged manure compost amended soil, or just luck. There are so many factors that can influence the success of a garden or landscape that it can be overwhelming to take all of them into consideration so we will focus on the two most important factors: soil and water.
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Trees are an important component of the residential landscape. They can aesthetically frame and/or screen views while providing scale to the landscape and creating a more comfortable outdoor living experience. Here are a just few more reasons for incorporating trees into your landscape:
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