Efficiency and convenience are crucial for any irrigation system. These characteristics ensure that your sprinkler system delivers water where, when, and how it should — no more, no less — without any frustration or fuss. Still, designing and maintaining an irrigation system that does its job with ease and minimal waste is often easier said than done. Smart irrigation systems allow home and business owners to utilize cutting-edge technology in the pursuit of healthier landscapes, and these four tools are a great place to start.

1: Smart Irrigation Systems Start with Impeccable Design

Does your property’s irrigation system use sprinklers? Drip emitters? A combination of the two? The most efficient irrigation systems utilize the right kind of delivery system for the surrounding conditions. If your property is susceptible to high winds and features very little grass, a drip system might be the best choice. Conversely, landscapes with large grassy areas might be better served by traditional sprinklers.

2: Smart Irrigation Controllers Make Things Easy

One of the most important aspects of smart irrigation systems is automation; while old-school irrigation timers will do the trick, modern controllers have many more convenient features. Today’s smart irrigation controllers allow for smartphone and smart home integration, easy scheduling, and app-based solutions that make watering your yard as easy as ordering a cup of coffee.

3: Weather Sensors Eliminate Guesswork

Another helpful innovation for smart irrigation systems today is the wide range of weather sensors available. Wind, rain, and ice sensors can detect inclement weather that may have a negative impact on the efficiency and efficacy of your sprinkler system. These sensors can send a message to your controller, automatically skipping scheduled waterings based on poor weather.

4: Keep an Experienced Irrigation Team in Your Back Pocket

Even the simplest irrigation systems can be smart with a bit of planning and elbow grease. A team of irrigation professionals is one of the most valuable tools for home and business owners, and Sposato Irrigation is among the best around. Work with an irrigation contractor to incorporate efficiency from day one of the design and installation process, and continue the trend by following all preventative maintenance and repair best practices. No matter what type of property or irrigation system you own, the experts at Sposato are here to help!

Choose Sposato Irrigation

Sposato Irrigation is uniquely positioned to offer high-quality, affordable, and reliable irrigation services to homeowners and business owners in Sussex County, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millsboro, Dagsboro, and Ocean City, MD. Thanks to our expertise, innovation and decades of professional experience, we can meet the needs of large properties and small gardens. To learn more about our irrigation installation, LED landscape lighting, and commercial irrigation maintenance services, contact us today. We can be reached at 302-645-4773. Also, check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

Are You an Irrigation Pro? Join Our Team!

Sposato Irrigation is looking for hardworking irrigation professionals to join our team. If you’re interested in a career in irrigation, contact Brad Bos at bbos@sposatolandscape.com. We offer competitive wages and benefit packages, and our team members have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects.