What Are the Advantages of Sprinkler Irrigation?

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A constant water supply is vital for the growth of plants and grass. It is one of the most crucial factors to maintain a lush green landscape, especially in areas that receive insufficient rainfall. An efficient irrigation system helps keep the yard looking beautiful year-round. Sprinkler irrigation is a widely popular and affordable irrigation system to water the entire lawn and ensure its good health. It is an excellent option for homeowners who water their yards manually.  

What is sprinkler irrigation?

An automatic sprinkler irrigation system uses a network of pipes to distribute water by pumping, which is sprayed into the air through a sprinkler in a controlled way facilitating water to break into tiny drops that fall on the ground surface, similar to natural rainfall. It is highly efficient in covering both big and small areas in all properties to deliver the correct amount of water required to keep the lawn green. 

Sprinkler irrigation, also known as overhead irrigation, offers several benefits to homeowners. People can choose appropriate nozzle size, water pressure, and sprinkler spacing based on the climate, landscape design, and terrain to fulfill the lawn’s water requirements.  

Advantages of sprinkler irrigation

Several homeowners remain uncertain whether or not sprinkler irrigation is a worthy investment. Here are a few benefits of installing a sprinkler system to facilitate decision making:

Improves the lawn’s appearance

The most obvious reason to install sprinkler irrigation is to keep the lawn healthy, green, attractive, and aesthetically pleasing. 

Adds value to a property

A lawn is the first thing that attracts potential homebuyers when they visit a property. An adequately irrigated and watered lawn looks beautiful and adds to the property’s curb appeal. Easy to use, maintain, and convenient sprinkler system appeals to prospective buyers and may help get a better value while selling the house.  

Convenience

Sprinkler irrigation eliminates the need to water the lawn manually. Homeowners can set a timer to water the yard during specific days and at certain times, even when they are not around. We advise watering the plants early in the morning to minimize evaporation. Setting a timer saves from the hassle of getting up early to water the plants. It also keeps the homeowners worry-free while going out-of-town during summers, when the lawn requires water the most. Automatic sprinklers fulfill all the water needs of the plants as scheduled on the timer.

Maintains soil balance

Excess water can cause the soil to lose nutrients required by the plants or become heavy and compact. Sprinkler system ensures controlled water distribution eliminating the soil issues caused due to overwatering to maintain the proper nutritional balance. 

Water conservation

Overwatering is a common issue while irrigating the lawn manually. It wastes a lot of water which reflects in high water bills. Sprinkler systems use an adequate amount of water and distribute it evenly across the lawn. Modern sprinkler systems come with soil moisture and weather sensors that sense rain or freezing weather to prevent over-watering and save water. It helps to optimally water the lawn only when required, leading to significant savings that outweigh the high upfront installation cost.

A sprinkler irrigation system is perfect for having a beautiful lawn without worrying about watering it manually. Contact a reliable sprinkler irrigation specialist for all installation and repair needs.

Springs of Life Irrigation is a Phoenix-area irrigation company specializing in professional sprinkler and drip irrigation and landscape lighting installation and repair. Call 623-299-2996 today!