Maintenance is crucial for efficient sprinkler systems, but there are plenty of other ways for home and business owners to save water. Irrigation professionals and their clients can incorporate a wide range of modern tools and features to use water wisely. Every landscape is unique, and there is a stunning array of irrigation solutions that can help you deliver just the right amount of water to the plants that need it. Follow these water-saving tips and contact the experts at Sposato Irrigation for efficient landscape irrigation systems.

Adding Weather Sensors to Landscape Irrigation Systems Prevents Unnecessary Waste

In places like Delaware, the weather isn’t always predictable. The odd summer storm or early-spring freeze can pop up out of nowhere, and homeowners don’t always have time to adjust their landscape irrigation systems to compensate. This is where weather sensors come in. Frost sensors, wind sensors, and rain sensors can send signals to your irrigation controller to let it know that it should skip a scheduled watering. Some smart irrigation controllers also use the scheduled forecast for the area to determine what adjustments to make to the watering schedule, if any.

Seasonal Settings Help Save Water

While things like rainstorms and gusts can be a surprise, seasonal changes are fairly predictable. Setting your irrigation controller to seasonal presets can help you avoid overwatering. In the summer, spring, and fall months, your landscape will likely require more water from longer watering times. In the winter and transitional periods, you may need to water less. Many irrigation controllers (even those that are older or more basic) typically have seasonal presets available.

Use the Right Type of Irrigation with Appropriate Pressure

Finally, make sure that your landscape irrigation system utilizes appropriate irrigation methods on every inch of your property. Drip emitters can help cut down on waste for plants like trees, shrubs, and flowers, and many irrigation professionals design systems that use both drip irrigation and sprinklers. No matter what kind of system you use, make sure to have proper pressure settings. High water pressure can lead to waste, and many homeowners use pressure regulators to cut down on overly high water pressure.

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.