Picking the Right Irrigation System for You
December 17th, 2009 | by |When it comes to home improvement projects, there simply isn’t anything you can do to your home that will add as much value and appeal as quickly and dramatically as a well planned landscaping project will. A well designed landscape does much more than just give your home curb appeal. With landscaping you can make your house more energy efficient, improve the privacy or your property and make your home more safe.
Your landscaping plan should include more than just the plants, water effects and other physical features that you would like to incorporate into the overall scheme. Just as crucial is the irrigation system that you will be using to protect your investment and keep it looking luscious and breathtaking throughout the years. Your irrigations system should be the start of your landscaping plan, not an afterthought. Putting one in before you start is infinitely easier than attempting to go back and install one after your project is already underway.
There are a number of basic irrigation systems, and it is important to understand each. This way, during the planning phase of your landscaping, you can decide which will work best for your particular needs. A solid landscape takes years to mature and become a reality. Think of your irrigation system as the backbone for the rest of your project to unfold and develop.
By far, the most often utilized means of irrigation is the underground sprinkler system. Underground systems take much of the time and worry out of watering, allowing irrigation to be completely automated without cluttering up the landscape. However, underground systems (even the more water efficient newer setups) are not the most efficient means of water delivery and can be a drain on the pocketbook.
A more cost effective and conservative form of irrigation is the aboveground drip system. These irrigation systems offer a couple of benefits above underground sprinklers. Drip irrigation uses less water, losing less to evaporation. They are also able to water more deeply, which encourages root growth. On the negative side, aboveground drip systems can be more easily damaged, and, because they are more conspicuous, are not as aesthetically pleasing as underground systems.
Manual watering is an attractive option for those wishing to conserve water while maintaining a low-visibility watering system. Watering by hand, or by use of a mobile sprinkler system, allows you to have maximum control over the amount of water you use and allows you to focus water delivery on higher need plants instead of indiscriminate water delivery. Of course, this method is not preferable to everyone, as it does require significantly more time than automated systems do.
It is important to have a clear idea of both the water needs of your landscape and your time constraints as an owner before deciding which type of system is best for you. Again, installing a system before starting your installation will save you a lot of time and a huge headache should you realize that you are unable to water by hand after the fact. With a bit of planning before hand, you will be able to protect your landscaping investment and enjoy it for years to come.
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