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Landscape irrigation is important to sustain plant health without relying on mother nature alone. These regulated and well-maintained irrigation systems keep your communities and businesses green. When setting up an irrigation system, there are a lot of options to choose from. The sheer amount of equipment types and variations is daunting to witness if you’re not sure what you’re looking for.
1. Consider Your System: Before buying anything, consider what method of irrigation you want to choose. The two main types of landscape irrigation are sprinklers and drip irrigation. There are a few differences between the two, one being that sprinklers spray the water onto a wide area, while drip irrigation uses pipes that carry water directly to plant roots. While installing the pipes for drip irrigation can be complex, that method reduces water usage, saving you money.
4. Repair, repair, repair: Once your equipment is set up, you must ensure everything stays functional
and up to date Inspect your system regularly to confirm if everything is in working order. If something seems awry, replace it, or get it checked out. You’ll see that an older or improper irrigation system will end up costing you more on your water bill.