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What are the Best Irrigation Systems?
After working in the lawn service industry for many years, our team has learned a thing or two about irrigation systems. We know that it's not easy keeping your lawn looking fresh and beautiful during those drier Florida months. Luckily, watering systems can help. The two most popular systems are spray or drip, but we’ll dive more into those later. Before jumping in and buying an irrigation system, you'll want to determine your needs. Take some time to ask yourself a few
questions: Is your property residential or commercial? Both kinds of properties have their own requirements and some systems will be better for one than the other. For example, it’s typical for commercial properties to be larger than most residential homes we care for. On the other hand, you may have a much more extensive and unique landscape at someone’s home. This is generally due to the fact that many homeowners enjoy planting a variety of flowers or even create their own vegetable garden. Regardless of what kind of property you own, be sure to make a list of what exactly will need irrigation and be sure to note any other key features of your landscape.
Spray or Drip Irrigation?
Okay, back to your options of whether you’d like to opt for spray or drip watering. The first thing to know is that is you have a lot of area to cover, your best bet is always a spray system. In simpler terms, spray just means a sprinkler system. The biggest benefit here is obviously the coverage; however, it is possible for the wind to become a negatively influencing factor and end up causing you to lose a lot of extra water. With that in mind, you’ll also need to factor in that these systems are not as environmentally friendly because you are using a greater amount of water to get the job done. Despite the negatives, it’s obvious to see that this system is quite popular—just a quick drive through the neighborhood will show you just how many homeowners are opting for this choice. Not to mention, there’s not much work needed to get it going. Just attach it to your hose and let it go.
Moving on, you can also consider the drip system. Unlike spray, drip systems are all about the motto, “slow and steady wins the race.” More environmentally friendly with less water usage, they also allow for no misuse of water and no potential evaporation. Of course, like anything, this option also has some disadvantages that go along with its benefits. For starters, this systems are more difficult to install and often require professional help. Attempting to perform DIY-installation can lead to further setbacks and spending more in the long run. Typically, placement of the drip applicator can also be difficult because of the proximity necessary for it to be effective. In the end, both options will help maintain the well-being of your landscape, but it truly depends on personal preferences and your individual lawn care needs to determine which one is right for you. If you’d like help deciding, or even help installation your irrigation, feel free to reach out to our staff.
