Landscape Irrigation
Services
What would you say if we could not only insure
full coverage of irrigation but also save you hundreds of
dollars a year in wasted irrigation water? How? Through thoughtful
application of these simple design principles:
Uniform coverage refers to the consistent
and equal distribution of water throughout a given area. When
the coverage is uniform, equal amounts of water fall at equal
rates everywhere. When coverage is not uniform, the system
must operate as long and as frequently as it takes to maintain
minimum coverage in the weakest areas. This causes excessive
over watering, (flooding), in the stronger areas. Example:
If a poorly designed system must run 30 to 45 minutes every
day, then a well-designed system may only require 30 minutes
once or twice a week. We apply this principle to every irrigation
design.
Hydro zoning refers to the separation of
areas with different water requirements so that they can operate
completely independent of one another. Some examples of areas
with very different water needs are: grass, flowers, shrubs
and groundcovers, sunny areas, shady areas, exposed areas,
enclosed areas, slopes...etc. Your grass does not need to
be watered nearly as often as your flowers, and your shady
areas not nearly as often as your sunny ones. Our irrigation
designs reflect the specific needs of each site with flexibility
for future landscape changes.
Irrigation
scheduling refers to the programming of an irrigation
system to reflect the various water requirements throughout
your yard. We combine our extensive knowledge of plant needs,
soil properties, and seasonal considerations with our irrigation
expertise to provide the optimum watering schedule tailored
to each sites individual needs.
New Irrigation Systems
Do it right the first time! The above principles among others
are rarely incorporated in new systems because it adds to
the cost. Don't take the low bid unless the contract obligates
the designer to use them. Don't pay if the system you receive
does not reflect them. Demand the system to be hydro-zoned
correctly and the coverage uniform.
Remember that a poorly designed system will cost hundreds
of dollars more to operate every year. Every Year!
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