We know exactly what you need to achieve that perfect green healthy lawn you have always wanted. It’s WATER! There are lots of things you can do to improve the health and look of your lawn but without water there is no hope. So before you do anything you have to make sure you have a plan to apply the correct amount of water to your lawn.
Too little water or too much water can both destroy your lawn. This is where it’s important to make sure to have your irrigation system inspected by Sprinkler Repair McKinney professionals to make sure you are getting the proper coverage. With a lawn irrigation system you can ensure the system is designed specific to your yard and its design.
There are many different types of sprinkler systems. For example you wouldn’t water a golf course the same way you would a flower bed, nor would you water trees or flower beds the same way you would a home lawn. For larger areas it’s common to see anything from a spray head to a rotator. Some rotors can spray 50 gpm over 100ft.
When it comes to a home lawn you will mostly see sprays with later lots having rotors. Becoming more common are Mp rotators, they are known for being, most of all, more efficient. With these, they can be used in place of a small spray or an average lawn rotor, making them better when it comes to design. Mps use less water but are still able to deliver more water to the roots of the grass, causing less water to be wasted or lost to runoff.
Flower beds can be watered with a spray head or some people used what’s called “drip irrigation”. Drip is a pressure compensated flexible hose that has emitters built into the hose. Drip, waters at a much slower rate and does not spray any water. This is a great way to water flower beds, parkways, and awkward places.
Drip can lay hidden under the mulch or even under the sod, while it simply drips and applies water directly to the roots.
Ultimately it comes down to making sure you abide by all Sprinkler Repair McKinney laws while making sure you’re watering the right amount for the right amount of time. You can save yourself the time thinking you’ll ever water correctly if your plan is to drag hoses around. Where some areas get flooded or other areas don’t get enough causing you to still have patches and uneven color in your grass.
With an automated sprinkler system you can set up programs to run different areas for different amounts of time. With the right watering schedule you will be one step closer to the lawn of your dreams while saving money by more watering efficiently.
Some quick tips for once you get your irrigation system running. Make sure you stay on top of all repairs. The maintenance can be low on a well installed system, but if a problem occurs, the longer it’s left the more an area suffers. The best time to water is early morning. It’s recommended to water an hour two before sunrise.
During this time there is typically less wind and foot traffic, more water reaches the roots while any extra water is evaporated once the sun comes up and is not left to sit.
So while much of Texas is dry and hot, there are rules and restrictions on watering your lawn or flowers. That’s why making sure your system is programmed properly and running efficiently becomes so important. Let’s dive into some signs there may be issues with your sprinkler system.
Leaks are a common problems, finding a leak can be hard at times since there are several places a leak could be. First, how do you know you have a leak? If your system or a zone works but loses pressure then there’s a good chance you have a leak. You would want to walk around the yard trying to see if you notice any wet spots.
This is where you could assume the leak is. However sometimes leaks can be small and hard to locate. Sometimes they will travel a path of least resistance to a different place or down a slope, sometimes they leak in more of a downward fashion when they take longer to show at the surface. If you see areas of your yard that aren’t getting enough water while other places are extra green then you may check for a leak.
Valves are another component that can give pretty obvious signs or trouble. A sprinkler valve on an irrigation system acts like a gate. When the control panels send the signal, the gate will open and allow water to flow. There are many issues to talk about with Sprinkler Repair McKinney valves. Valves can leak (internally and externally) they can get stuck open or stuck closed or they can have issues receiving the signal from the controller.
A valve stuck open is the easiest to spot because it will run at all times or anytime the system is on. If a zone is not coming on you have to test if it’s stuck or just not receiving a signal. A technician can manually open a valve. If the valve works manually then you can bet there is an issue with receiving the signal. If the valve won’t open manually then you can guess the valve is stuck closed.
It’s important to make sure you keep the spray heads clean and set at a good level. If a nozzle gets clogged then it wont spray, leaving you with dry spots. You can easily adjust or replace nozzles. Making sure the heads are at the correct height is very important.
Hands that are too low won’t be able to get above the grass or diary and will cause leaks and uneven coverage. If they are too high you risk damage from traffic or equipment. If a head gets broken it can kill a whole zone.
Routine and preventative maintenance can help you save a lot of money and time on your irrigation system. Reach out to a Sprinkler Repair McKinney professional today.