How you water your yard can significantly impact your water usage, your home’s appearance, and more. Plus, you want your watering to be as effective as possible and ensure your landscape stays vibrant. If you have always hand-watered your lawn, it may seem as if there is no other alternative. However, there are many ways to water your property, and landscape irrigation is complex and exciting. Let’s discuss the different types of landscape irrigation you can use to keep your lawn and plants looking their best.

Drip Irrigation

Many homeowners choose a drip irrigation system when they have a variety of plants to care for.

Drip systems allow you to fine-tune how much water your plants receive and at the optimal times of day. This system uses porous hoses to deliver water directly to the plant roots. Since the plants often shade them, there is little evaporation, and water on the leaves won’t scorch the plants at midday. You can set drip irrigation systems on a timer and attach special emitters to allow more water to specific plants. This sort of precision saves homeowners lots of time and trouble.

Surface Irrigation

Surface irrigation is another common solution, especially on smaller properties. This method involves applying water to the soil’s surface and letting it trickle down into the dirt and root systems. A hose, watering can, or hose and sprinkler attachment are considered surface irrigation. While this is one of the most popular landscape irrigation methods, it is incredibly inefficient and labor-intensive. Water is often distributed unevenly, leading to parched or drowned plants. This method also depends on you to water the yard rather than utilizing an automated process, which can lead to missed watering sessions.

Sprinkler Irrigation

Sprinkler irrigation systems use several pipes to deliver water to predetermined locations in a fine mist. For tree crops, micro sprinklers work particularly well. Also, they use less water and cost less to operate. This system distributes water more efficiently, allowing it to cover more surface areas.

Blended Systems

A blended irrigation system combines drip and sprinkler irrigation for use in different landscape areas. Homeowners can optimize their watering efforts by using sprinklers on grass and drip irrigation for bushes, trees, and flowers. A smart irrigation controller is a must for a blended system. The controller can coordinate and schedule watering times and durations for different areas, considering rain and weather forecasts. If you think a custom irrigation system might be right for you, consult the landscape irrigation experts at Sposato Irrigation.

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.