Summer is only a few short months away, and what is the one thing that everyone is obsessed with? Of course, it’s fresh, healthy-looking lawns that are the talk of the neighbourhood as soon as the sun comes out.
But put away your garden hose, because DIYs for your yard are a thing of the past. Instead, look into getting a professionally installed residential sprinkler system done by experts who know what they’re doing.
What is professional irrigation installation, and how is it done?
Before we get into the benefits of having professional irrigation installation done, let’s discuss what it is. Professional irrigation installation is when you employ a licensed expert to install an irrigation system specifically designed for your property.
The process is straightforward; it entails evaluating your yard, identifying the ideal system for your requirements, and then setting it up. The setup includes all the necessary parts the system will need, such as controllers, pipelines, spray heads, and regulators.
Not only that, but this service most often than not comes with a warranty, meaning that if something goes wrong, you can contact the company and they will respond immediately.
Benefit 1: Increase Property Value
Residential irrigation is quickly becoming an increasingly popular feature that new homeowners are on the lookout for when they view a potential property. Installing a sprinkler system will increase your property value significantly, which can garner more interest and even higher bids.
Additionally, having a residential sprinkler system will make your lawn much more attractive and improve the exterior appeal of your home, which we all know plays another big role in deciding its market value.
Benefit 2: More Cash in Your Wallet
At this very moment, you may be looking into having a residential irrigation system installed, but you may also be thinking, “Wow, it’s kind of pricey.” It’s actually much to the contrary! Don’t let the upfront cost delay your decision to purchase one.
These systems are specially designed to use only the exact amount of water that is needed to keep your lawn looking and feeling fresh.
Let’s say you were to water your lawn by hand instead of using your average garden hose. You would actually end up using more water than necessary and paying more that month for the water bill.
So, when you get one professionally installed, you’re saving money. You can even adjust the system’s schedule to be more frequent in the summer and then dial down in the colder months.
Benefit 3: Say Goodbye to Weeds
Every time you step out onto your front porch to sip your morning coffee in peace, are your eyes bombarded with the view of unsightly weeds? If so, it’s time to get into the next benefit of professional irrigation systems—saying goodbye to weeds. Weeds thrive off traditional surface irrigation methods, meaning that your lawn will be infested with them over time.
Alternatively, when you install a drip irrigation system, the water being outputted goes directly to your plant’s root system and not towards the weeds. An added bonus to this is the reduced risk of leaf disease, which is caused by too much standing water present around your plants. Essentially, you’re saving your back from manually pulling out all the weeds and your lawn at the same time.
Benefit 4: Going Green Is Hip
Water is one of our most essential resources, and it is always readily available, but this can cause us to overuse it and not give a second thought to conserving it. However, even we, as the average consumer, should be mindful of how much we use irrigation systems, which is why having irrigation systems professionally installed actually helps the environment.
Such systems are calibrated to use only the exact amount of water your lawn needs, saving you not only money, but water as well. Excess use of water by traditional methods means that the runoff goes into neighbouring sewers, streams, and rivers.
This implies that any special pesticides or fertilizers applied to your lawn are also carried away and may disrupt the ecosystem of local wildlife. Opting for an efficient sprinkler system will not only help preserve your soil, but the environment as well.
Benefit 5: Preserve Soil Structure
You may think that using a hose to water your property suffices just fine, but in reality it causes excess water to soak into the soil. This causes all those precious nutrients to escape into the water as it goes off your lawn. A disproportionate amount of water compresses soil, creating root disease symptoms by not having enough airflow.
Over time, all the hours you put into making your lawn look nice will be in vain because your grass and other greenery will end up withering away. The best way to counteract this is to have a drip or sprinkler-style irrigation system to preserve nutrients and minimize soil compaction.
Are you ready to have the best lawn on the block?
As you can see, there are many benefits to having a professionally installed irrigation system that go beyond keeping your lawn looking sharp. You can look forward to increasing your property’s value when you decide to sell it in the future, having no more weeds, protecting the environment, and preserving the structure of your soil.
So, what are you waiting for? Speak with a qualified irrigation contractor that specializes in residential irrigation systems. They will take into account the average environmental conditions, direct sunlight exposure, and any slopes in your lawn to recommend and plan out the best system to keep your lawn lush and healthy for many years to come.
For more information about our residential irrigation installation services, call HydroGreen Irrigation at 249-449-4299, or contact us online.
